During the tumultuous period of world history from 1660 to 1815; three complex movements combined to bring a fundamental cultural reorientation to Europe and North America; and ultimately to the wider world. The Enlightenment transformed views of nature and of the human capacity to master nature. The religious reawakenings brought a revival of heart-felt; experiential Christianity. Finally revolution; the political and social upheavals of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries; challenged established ideas of divine-right monarchies and divinely ordained social hierarchies; and promoted more democratic government; notions of human rights and religious toleration. A new religious climate emerged; in which people were more likely to look to their own feelings and experiences for the basis of their faith. During this same period; Christianity spread widely around the world as a result of colonialism and missions; and responded in diverse ways to its encounters with other cultures and religious traditions.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Utterly mesmerizing!By Marilyn LongwellI am not a fast reader and generally have several books going at the same time according to my mood. But I couldn't put this book down. I was late to the office when I could be. It hooked me from the first page. The most incredible part of the book was the incredibly thorough job that Scotland Yard did in tracing every movement of the assassins some time after the event. If you ever thought Putin or the Russian state was warm and cuddly this book will certainly reverse that impression. The assassination of Alexander Litvenenko was meant to be undetectable because polonium; the substance used to poison him; does not register on a geiger counter. Nevertheless it was discovered and the assassins' trails tracked with incredible precision. You will not be able to tear yourself away from this story. Luke Harding wrote a gripping tale about an astonishing assassination by Putin's inept agents who were handsomely rewarded while Russia adamantly denied any misdeeds. The overall book leaves no doubt as to Putin's intentions toward the West.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Highly Recommended Cautionary Tail About Modern Russian LeadershipBy LynThe story of Alexander Litvinenko's assassination at the hands of the Russian government is far more clear than one would have thought. The radioactive trail and the thorough; if not timely; investigation by the British leaves no doubt as to who did it. The "why" isn't pinned down. It could have been for several reasons. In all; for a state sponsored hit; this one was bungled badly. Harding does a great job pulling it all together.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerWhat a good book!!! Well written; informative; excellent!!! Can only recommend it.
