Upheaval: How Nations Cope with Crisis and Change

Jared Diamond turns his lens on national crises in this sweeping exploration of how countries navigate existential challenges. Drawing on seven nations' experiences—from Finland's Winter War to Chile's Pinochet era—Diamond identifies patterns in how societies adapt, survive, and transform under pressure. It's comparative history at its finest, weaving political science with psychology to answer the big question: what helps nations emerge stronger from catastrophe? Perfect for readers who love big-picture thinking and anyone pondering how democracies weather their darkest hours.