Glubb Pasha’s Seven steps in the life cycles of great powers 1. The age of outbu

Glubb Pasha’s Seven steps in the life cycles of great powers

1. The age of outburst (or pioneers).

2. The age of conquests.

3. The age of commerce.

4. The age of affluence.

5. The age of intellect.

6. The age of decadence.

7. The age of decline and collapse.