'Brimming with ideas and insights this is a welcome important and clear-eyed view of how
understanding the past can help us better prepare for the future' - Peter Frankopan
bestselling author of The Earth Transformed and The Silk Roads'Enlightening and thrilling.
History for Tomorrow tells us who we are and who we could be' - George Monbiot bestselling
author of Regenesis and How Did We Get Into This Mess?What can humankind's rich history of
radical revolts teach us about the power of disobedience to tackle the climate crisis? What
inspiration could we take from eighteenth century Japan to create a regenerative economy today?
How might understanding the origins of capitalism spark ideas for bringing AI under control?In
History for Tomorrow leading social philosopher Roman Krznaric unearths fascinating insights
and inspiration from the last 1000 years of world history that could help us confront the most
urgent challenges facing humanity in the twenty-first century. From bridging the inequality gap
and reducing the risks of genetic engineering to reviving our faith in democracy and avoiding
ecological collapse History for Tomorrow shows that history is not simply a means of
understanding the past but a way of reimagining our relationship with the future. Krznaric
reveals how time and again societies have risen up often against the odds to tackle
challenges and overcome crises. History offers a vision of radical hope that could turn out to
be our most vital tool for surviving and thriving in the turbulent decades ahead.
