5 Cities That Ruled the World: How Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London & New York Shaped Global History (Paperback)

from StephenBarkley

This book is a rare find: a history that's interesting to read. Wilson stands in the company of Thomas Cahill in his ability to make centuries of history read like a gripping plot. The book's title is self-explanatory. Wilson surveyed the history of five major cities, with particular attention gi...

from david__clifford

Wilson flies high in his historical overview of these great cities. He did help me in enlarging my understanding of the political climate of Rome with Emperors and Popes.

from taterzngravy

Douglas Wilson, a pastor and a prolific writer who has taught his readers many things about theology, the family, and education, turns his attention to world history in Five Cities that Ruled the World. The five cities that he has chosen are Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York. In the i...

from StephenBarkley

This book is a rare find: a history that's interesting to read. Wilson stands in the company of Thomas Cahill in his ability to make centuries of history read like a gripping plot. The book's title is self-explanatory. Wilson surveyed the history of five major cities, with particular attention gi...

from taterzngravy

Douglas Wilson, a pastor and a prolific writer who has taught his readers many things about theology, the family, and education, turns his attention to world history in Five Cities that Ruled the World. The five cities that he has chosen are Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York. In the i...