I'm seriously thinking of starting the summer with this book, but I understand that in order to read it, a broader context may be needed. Is this true? And if so, which books should I read before reading Spengler's book?
>>25221786I'll assume you aren't shitposting so here it goes:Arnold Toynbee - A Study of HistoryWells - A Short History of The WorldQuigley - The Evolution of Civilizations
>>25221789>ToynbeeAll three books were written later than Spengler's book.
>>25221786Assuming you already possess certain level of knowledge about most prominent civilisations over the course of history then read Goethe, Nietzsche, Gibbon, other Oswald's works like Prussianism and Socialism and Man and Technics.If you are into more philosophical analysis you need Schopenhauer and Kant too.
>>25221822What if I lack that knowledge?
>>25221786I think a cool introduction of sorts would be reading his personal notes that he sent back and forth with his acquaintances. Getting an understanding of German history, WW1, Rome. Reading other works referenced may make sense, too, such as Emperor and Galilean, Nietzsche, Schopenhauer, Goethe... but there is a lot to know.
Do you know world history? Just read a general book on history
>>25221789Retard
>>25222348The get into the weeds of history. No special recommendation from me, but learn about cradle civilizations, their rise and their fall. Egypt, China, Hebrews, Greeks, Romans, Carolingians, Prussians. The more the better. Focus not only on dry history, pay attention to the customs, architecture and other cultural aspects.
