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Five Cities That Ruled The World: How Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, And New York Shaped Global History (2009)

by Douglas Wilson(Favorite Author)

3.48 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

141858102X (ISBN13: 9781418581022)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Thomas Nelson Publishers

review 1: Wilson is a gifted author and an insightful thinker, and it shows in this marvelous short work. He neatly reviews each city's history in light of their contributions to the world as a whole, and weaves in an overview of how Western Civilization developed, how Islam started and grew, and how Christianity developed from early Jewish believers through Roman Catholicism and into the Reformation. A delightful romp through history. I highly recommend this book.
review 2: An interesting historical look at five influential cities. Wilson says that "Jerusalem represents the soul set free. Athens established the ideal of free inquiry. Rome passed on to us liberty of movement, liberty under law. London was the place where the literary imagination was set free. And New Y... moreork, with its commercial success, has shown us freedom to trade, and the subsequent freedom from want." He concludes by reminding the reader that because of Christ, God-with-us, the kingdom of God is with us, His work will be accomplished, and we can look forward to the Heavenly City.This was an interesting quick overview of the main events centering on these cities, a good read for those who want a broad-brush overview of history. less

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