Science and Religion, 400 B.C. to A.D. 1550: From Aristotle to Copernicus Edward Grant The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2006 Historian Edward Grant illuminates how today's scientific culture originated with the religious thinkers of the Middle Ages. In the early centuries of Christianity, Christians studied science and natural philosophy only to the extent that these subjects proved useful for a better understanding of the Christian faith, not to acquire knowledge for its own sake. However, with the influx of ...             The Black Book of Communism: Crimes, Terror, Repression105 reviews Stéphane Courtois, Nicolas Werth, ... Harvard University Press, 1999 Review of Reviews + Could not be more spot on. + The Black Book of Communism I read this book some time ago and it engaged me big time, so I was surprised to see the number of negative reviews here. I read each of them carefully to see what those reviewers didn't like. Several of them mention the evils of Capitalism and how many deaths capitalists are responsible for. ...             The Politically Incorrect Guide(tm) to Capitalism (Politically Incorrect Guides)39 reviews Robert P. Murphy Regnery Publishing, Inc., 2007 A wonderful beginner's guide + Excellent starting point + Good overview of arguments for capitalism. + 5 stars for beginners; 4 stars for libertarian philosophes             The Politically Incorrect Guide(tm) to American History (Politically Incorrect Guides)253 reviews Thomas E. Woods Jr. Regnery Publishing, Inc., 2004 Absolutely a must-read! + Politically Incorrect and Proud of it + I love History! I knew my high school teachers were brainwashing me when it came to American history and politics, but until I read this book I never realized just how bad the brainwashing was. This book is absolutely a must-read for anyone who really wants to know the truth about some of U.S. history's biggest ...             God and Reason in the Middle Ages1 review Edward Grant Cambridge University Press, 2001 god and reason in the middle ages Excellent to investigate about the debates between philosophers and theologicians during the late middle ages.             Earthly Powers: The Clash of Religion and Politics in Europe, from the French Revolution to the Great War17 reviews Michael Burleigh Harper Perennial, 2007 deep insight into how people are motivated in politics as well as religion + The Roots of Secularism This is a broad look into what may appear today to be minor movements and personalities. these characters created the necessary structures for the better known historical figures to emerge. The 'religious' character of these utopean merchants is remarkable even when the solutions they envisioned ...             Faces Of Janus: Marxism And Fascism In The Twentieth Century4 reviews James Gregor Yale University Press, 2004 Deeply Insightful + Exactly what the radical left needs to hear.... + A Great Book by a Great Author This book is an absolute must-have for any serious student of totalitarianism in the 20th century. Gregor has put together a very well-researched and cogent account of the singular nature of Bolshevism and Fascism, and explores convincingly the link each has to popular revolution in the face of ...             Conservative Comebacks to Liberal Lies: Issue by Issue Responses to the Most Common Claims of the Left from A ...76 reviews Gregg Jackson JAJ Publishing, 2006 Eye-opening + Exceptional tool when you just can't put your finger on it. + Conservative Comebacks I am a Republican, but I never realized ALL that the democrats have done to the individual and our country. This book was spellbinding. I was up almost all night reading it. And I will still go back to it to read again and again.             Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning311 reviews Jonah Goldberg Doubleday, 2008 Thorough, refreshing take on history + Great Book As Evidenced by Liberal Reviews & Placement + Well Researched and written + Very important book             Science and Religion: A Historical Introduction3 reviews The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2002 Up-To-Date Historical Studies + A must have for those interested in religion & science + Insightful and clearly written What struck me about this book was its clear departure from the Science vs. Religion stereotype that one encounters in some older histories. Most of the work contained in this volume comes from historical studies performed during the last thirty years. Most of the scholars who have contributed to ...             What's So Great About Christianity125 reviews Dinesh D'Souza Regnery Publishing, 2007 Great Book + A Solid Apologetic with Minor Flaws + A compelling rebuttal of atheistic slogans and `just so' stories D'Souza makes a great the case for the existence of God, while simultaneously tearing apart many of the common atheist arguments presented in other books. Not only does D'Souza make a clear and well researched case for the existence of God from the philosophically side of things, but he also uses ...             Heaven on Earth: The Rise and Fall of Socialism45 reviews Joshua Muravchik Encounter Books, 2003 A terrific survey of the history of socialism that is often glossed over or ignored + It opened my eyes + Generational Forgetting + An excellent telling of the realities of socialist history that are usually glossed over or ignored             The Victory of Reason: How Christianity Led to Freedom, Capitalism, and Western Success60 reviews Rodney Stark Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2006 This book is a victory for reason + The Christian Foundation for Western Success + The Victory of Reason + I have purchased 4 copies so far             Those Terrible Middle Ages: Debunking the Myths14 reviews Regine Pernoud Ignatius Press, 2000 A Lesson on Carefully Examining a Brilliant Age of 1000 Yeras and What Honest History Means + Important polemics + Chivalrous, Generous France + If the author wasn't French, everybody would know this book + A Tonic For Uninformed Pronouncements             Mao: The Unknown Story252 reviews Jung Chang, Jon Halliday Anchor, 2006 Wow.... + The passive-aggressive way to world domination... + Much new research, the style matters not 1st of all i think that the book was great. 2nd of all id like to point out that previous comments about men wanting to sleep with Mao is disgusting. In some countries you could be seriously punished for acting gay. 3rdly i think most of the reviews saying the book was bad are extremely baised. The ...             The Conservative Mind: From Burke to Eliot29 reviews Russell Kirk Regnery Publishing, Inc., 2001 The Conservative's Bible + The Definitive Volume for Conservatives + History of conservative ideas + illumination on every page             6 Modern Myths About Christianity and Western Civilization7 reviews Philip J. Sampson InterVarsity Press, 2001 Enlightening Sober History + We need more books like this! + Great resource + A Cogent Rebuttal of Modern Anti-Christian Myths + Valuable book for defending Christian worldview             For Good and Evil, Second Edition: The Impact of Taxes on the Course of Civilization16 reviews Charles Adams Madison Books, 2001 A must read for every citizen + Excellent historical review of taxation and fascinating! + A must read! + Provides a broad overview of taxation in various societies over the centuries             The Politically Incorrect Guide(tm) to Islam (and the Crusades) (Politically Incorrect Guides)494 reviews Robert Spencer Regnery Publishing, Inc., 2005 Fantastic book!! + Required reading for every American + Buy this and educate yourself and family + very recommendable             The Politically Incorrect Guide(tm) to the Constitution (Politically Incorrect Guides)36 reviews Kevin R. C. Gutzman Regnery Publishing, Inc., 2007 Absolutely Fascinating + Politically Incorrrect Guide to the Constitution + Required reading for all citizens + From Guaranteed Freedoms to Supreme Court Rule + Enthralling