First published 2011
Authors Chris Stewart and Ted Stewart examine seven pivotal moments that preserved human liberty throughout history. They begin with Greek naval commanders confronting Persian forces in 480 BC, then move through a small Frankish army blocking Islamic conquest over thirteen centuries ago. The narrative continues to Britain's refusal to yield to Hitler's Third Reich. The authors weave together historical accounts with story segments to show how these events secured self-rule and personal freedom. They argue that divine intervention played a role in each turning point. The book demonstrates how dramatically different history would look if any single event had concluded otherwise. Today only twelve of 193 nations maintain democratic governments lasting more than fifty years. Stewart and Stewart trace the extraordinary circumstances that made modern liberty possible, connecting ancient battlefields to contemporary freedom.
Genres: history, politics, religion, non-fiction
Vibes: emotional, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-events, narrative-non-fiction
Setting: Greece, Persia, Britain, Hitler's Third Reich
Period: 480 BC, 13th Century, World War II
320 pages · Hardcover · Shadow Mountain