# Among My Favorites: History of Civilization in England, by H. T. Buckle, Part 3

**URL:** <https://www.libertarianism.org/podcasts/excursions/among-my-favorites-history-of-civilization-in-england-by-h-t-buckle-part-3>

**By** George H. Smith

**Published:** February 17, 2016

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George H. Smith explores Buckle’s claim that the “protective spirit” of governments has hindered the progress of civilization.

[Originally published in essay form on June 18, 2013.](https://www.libertarianism.org/essays/excursions/among-favorites-history-civilization-england-h-t-buckle-part-3)

_Narrated by Terence West._