The War of Ideas is about the fundamental principles of human society. It is a global war: the foes have resorted to arms to protect and promote their worldview. This book brings together some of the most important voices from different partisan; theoretical and religious perspectives to argue and forecast the next phase in the War of Ideas.
#1653443 in Books Palgrave Macmillan 2012-10-02 2012-10-02Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 228.60 x 16.46 x 6.00l; .65 #File Name: 0230341659288 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An excellent examination of the connections between Christopher Columbus; John Cabot; and Martin BehaimBy Gene Rhea Tucker4.5 out of 5 stars.An excellent examination of the connections between Christopher Columbus; John Cabot; and Martin Behaim; showing that their explorations are much more interconnected than previously thought. Good storytelling; good explanation and use of sources/research.There are little bibliographic essays for each chapter; but I would (of course) rather had some footnotes or endnotes. There is one map; more would have been nice. No images. Index.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Very Heavy Reading for the General ReaderBy Bill EmblomI so much wanted to like this book that I purchased both the hard cover and kindle version of it. I was disappointed. Earlier I purchased Mr. Hunter's book on Henry Hudson entitled The Half Moon which was named after Hudson's ship which sailed up what is now the Hudson River and was disappointed. I much preferred Peter Mancall's book on Henry Hudson entitled Fatal Journey. For starters; the print in Mr. Hunter's book The Race to the New World is too small. Secondly I do not find his book; or the one on Henry Hudson; to be readable for the general reader. At least for me he is too technical; and I began to lose interest. I have read several of Samuel Eliot Morison's books on European exploration and have found them to be very readable for someone not being a historian. Mr. Hunter states that John Cabot returned to England following his 1498 voyage; and was alive in May of 1500 while in The European Discovery of American: The Northern Voyages Morison states "the only known facts of John Cabot's second voyage are that it departed Bristol in May 1498; that one ship returned shortly; and that Cabot and the other four ships were lost. John Cabot and his four ships disappear without a trace. No report of them reached Europe. Anyone may guess whether they capsized and foundered in a black squall; crashed an iceberg at night; or piled up on a rocky coast." Take your pick; Hunter or Morison.If you are a history scholar you may find author Douglas Hunter's book to be a worthwhile read; but as for a general reader like me; I see you losing interest in this book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy PP DaddyPuts the two explorers in perspective.
