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Arnold J. Toynbee

Arnold J. Toynbee

Born 14 Apr 1889 · Died 22 Oct 1975

From London, England, United Kingdom · Nationality: United Kingdom · Writes nonfiction

Arnold Joseph Toynbee (14 April 1889 – 22 October 1975) was a British historian, philosopher of history, research professor of International History at the London School of Economics and the University of London and author of numerous books.

Quotes

  • “On this showing, the nature of the breakdowns of civilizations can be summed up in three points: a failure of creative power in the minority, an answering withdrawal of mimesis on the part of the majority, and a consequent loss of social unity in the society as a whole.”
    A Study of History, p. 6
  • “The human race's prospects of survival were considerably better when we were defenceless against tigers than they are today when we have become defenceless against ourselves.”
    p. 138
  • “We have been Godlike in our planned breeding of our domesticated plants and animals, but we have been rabbitlike in our unplanned breeding of ourselves.”
    "Man and Hunger: The Perspectives of History", entered into the Congressional Re
  • “These immense cities lie basking on the beaches of the continent like whales that have taken to the land again.”
    East to West: A Journey Round the World
  • “The history of almost every civilization furnishes examples of geographical expansion coinciding with deterioration in quality.”
    A Study of History

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Books by Arnold J. Toynbee in order

Books by Arnold J. Toynbee in the order they were published, from The Treatment of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire (1916) to The Greeks and Their Heritages (1981).

  1. 1The Treatment of Armenians in the Ottoman EmpireThe Treatment of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire1916
  2. 2TurkeyTurkey1917
  3. 3Greek Historical Thought from Homer to the Age of HeracliusGreek Historical Thought from Homer to the Age of Heraclius1924
  4. 4The Conduct of British Empire Foreign Relations Since the PeThe Conduct of British Empire Foreign Relations Since the Peace Settlement1928
  5. 5A Journey to ChinaA Journey to China1931
  6. 6A Study of HistoryA Study of History1934
  7. 7Civilization on TrialCivilization on Trial1946
  8. 8War and CivilizationWar and Civilization1950
  9. 9Twelve Men of Action in Graeco-Roman HistoryTwelve Men of Action in Graeco-Roman History1952
  10. 10An Historian's Approach to ReligionAn Historian's Approach to Religion1956
  11. 11Christianity Among the Religions of the WorldChristianity Among the Religions of the World1957
  12. 12East to WestEast to West1958
  13. 13HellenismHellenism1959
  14. 14Hannibal's LegacyHannibal's Legacy1965
  15. 15Change and HabitChange and Habit1966
  16. 16Man's Concern with DeathMan's Concern with Death1968
  17. 17The Crucible of ChristianityThe Crucible of Christianity1969
  18. 18Cities on the MoveCities on the Move1970
  19. 19Surviving the FutureSurviving the Future1971
  20. 20Toynbee on ToynbeeToynbee on Toynbee1974
  21. 21The Toynbee-Ikeda DialogueThe Toynbee-Ikeda Dialogue1975
  22. 22Life After DeathLife After Death1976
  23. 23Mankind and Mother EarthMankind and Mother Earth1976
  24. 24The Greeks and Their HeritagesThe Greeks and Their Heritages1981

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