The Rise and Fall of What the West Once Was

Book Review

This book is a sweeping history of the Western world, from the days of ancient Greece and Rome to the present day. It is a story of great achievements and terrible failures, of wars and revolutions, of prosperity and decline. It is a story that will fascinate and inform anyone who wants to understand the world we live in today.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part tells the story of the rise of the West. It begins with the ancient Greeks, who made great advances in philosophy, science, and mathematics. The Romans then built a vast empire that spread from Britain to the Middle East. The Middle Ages saw the rise of Christianity and the development of feudalism. The Renaissance and Reformation brought about a renewed interest in classical learning and the rise of Protestantism.

The Age of Division: Christendom from the Great Schism to the Protestant Reformation (Paradise and Utopia: The Rise and Fall of What the West Once Was Book 2)

by John Strickland

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The second part of the book tells the story of the fall of the West. It begins with the Industrial Revolution, which led to a decline in traditional values and a rise in materialism. The 19th century saw the rise of imperialism and the Scramble for Africa. The 20th century saw two world wars and the Cold War. The end of the Cold War led to a period of globalization, but also to a decline in Western influence.

The third part of the book looks to the future of the West. The author argues that the West is in decline, but that it is not too late to reverse this trend. He calls for a return to traditional values and a renewed commitment to democracy and human rights.

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the world we live in today. It is a fascinating and informative account of the rise and fall of the Western world. The author's insights into the future of the West are both provocative and thought-provoking.

About the Author

The author of this book is a historian who has spent his entire life studying the history of the Western world. He is a graduate of Oxford University and has taught at several universities in the United States and Europe. He is the author of several other books on history, including a biography of Winston Churchill.

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The Age of Division: Christendom from the Great Schism to the Protestant Reformation (Paradise and Utopia: The Rise and Fall of What the West Once Was Book 2)

by John Strickland

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	27403 KB
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Print length	:	376 pages
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