The Human Tide: How Population Shaped the Modern World

Ever wondered how population booms and busts have shaped everything from empires to economies? Paul Morland's The Human Tide brilliantly unpacks the demographic forces that drove the modern world—from Britain's industrial rise to Japan's ageing crisis. It's a sweeping, eye-opening look at history through the lens of birth rates, migration, and mortality. Perfect for anyone who loves big-picture thinking and wants to understand the hidden currents steering our collective future.