Practical Lessons From History, For Today
Practical Lessons From History, For Today
As acceptance of its raison d’être diminishes among its citizens, a nation declines and dies. Citizens can extend their nation’s life by consistently honoring founding principles.
Buy Now“… a timely book that explores the political crisis in the US. As the saying goes, “What goes up must come down,” so
every nation that rises must eventually fall, and the United States of America is no exception. One could have thought such a
statement would be fallacious or a sophism, but then the author stuns readers with facts and lessons from history … the author shows
how America is witnessing a steady decline, and explains how what many think are the obvious causes of the decline are merely symptoms
of a deeper problem that is hardly considered. Here is a book that succinctly and brilliantly showcases lessons from history and
offers a path that America must walk to retain her place in the world’s political arena ... The prose is beautiful and it features
wonderful, insightful arguments, realistic observations, and historical references ... should be the handbook of every responsible
American …”
Arya Fomonyuy, Readers' Favorite
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“… not just another historical review of events, but a very pointed, detailed examination of the
underlying principles governing nations and affecting their progress … a 'must' for any who would consider the
foundations of nations, how they are strengthened and how and why they crumble, and how these relate to social and
political policymaking at all levels.”
Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review
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”… Thatcher’s clean and simple writing style can be consumed by anyone … Rise and Decline is not the occult or
opaque history produced by the modern academy … Rather, (it) examines six different societies in order to chart the rise, apex, and eventual
fall of history’s greatest civilizations … has both the approach and the consistency of a college-level textbook … stands to serve either as
assigned reading or as a staple of the book club circuit … Rise and Decline would be an excellent addition to the library of any
historian, whether amateur or professional. Any American worried about the state of the nation should snap this book up immediately,
for Thatcher warns that sociopolitical apathy, political street violence, and the misuse and abuse of individual rights are capable of
bringing down America. We have been warned.”
Benjamin Welton, Foreword Clarion Review
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