5 Cities that Ruled the World by Douglas Wilson

In his book 5 Cities that Ruled the World, Douglas Wilson creates an easy understanding of just how Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London and New York have created some lasting impressions on our current modern age. He breaks each city down, giving a condensed yet thorough history of how they were started, what kept them going, what was their downfall and what made them great. Wilson throws in more than a few little known facts which some day could come in very handy in your next game of trivial pursuit or should you star on Jeopardy. His witty writing makes it an easier read than one would think a book on history could be and quite frankly, you just feel smarter after reading it. From giving background information on wars to the importance of baseball in New York, Wilson shares his deep knowledge in many areas. He ties it closely with biblical teaching, and while I don’t agree with all of his theology, I do appreciate his ability to combine “world” history and “Bible” history as I have never really put it together before. I highly recommend this to anyone who has ever wondered how ancient Greek gods, the Reformation, and a man named Constantine could have any sort of influence on our culture here in America.