[Young Werther]

The study of history is a study of the civilizing factors that mold our existence. A convenient convention arose after the Second World War where the whole world was divided into three parts. BTW I believe that Caesar did this 2000 years ago but if you never studied Latin then you were not exposed to the phrase from Caesar's Gallic Commentaries. "alles Gallae in tres partum divisa est"! (All Gaul is divided into three parts!)

Today we speak of First World, Second World and Third World Countries. These designations describe Economical, Social and Cultural differences. I believe that there is a time component to al these elements. You can visit the headwaters of the Amazon and observe Stone Age era tribes. Nigeria, with all its oil wealth is still a third world entity when you look beyond the ruling class. ..and let's not even try to describe Gaul today!!!

Yes the Arab Welt Ansaung is mid 7th Century which is okay with me as long as I can look to the sky for our next great adventure as the World's First's. Moon Base anuone?

[Publius6961]

the phrase from Caesar's Gallic Commentaries. "alles Gallae in tres partum divisa est"! (All Gaul is divided into three parts!)

Hmmmm.
My memory says Omnia Gallia in tres partes... Now you've made me go look it up...