# Civilization - Book Summary

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Podcast: [20 Minute Books](https://stenobird.com/podcast/20-minute-books-6614946)
Published: 2026-09-15T09:00:59+00:00
Episode link: https://www.20minutebooks.com/civilization
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## Resource

"The Six Killer Apps of Western Power" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Niall Ferguson Category: Economics

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