War as the progenitor of civilization. This idea is cropping up again. I tend to view it as one of a few key ingredients to the rise of civilization, propelling growth, wealth and innovation. That is, it seems to be the case for the victors.
Odin riding Sleipnir
"This study is part of a larger, worldwide comparative research effort to define the factors that gave rise to the first societies that developed public buildings, widespread religions and regional political systems -- or basically characteristics associated with ancient states or what is colloquially known as 'civilization,'" said Stanish, who is also a professor of anthropology at UCLA. "War, regional trade and specialized labor are the three factors that keep coming up as predecessors to civilization."fixed
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Check your link. I think it's busted.
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