In this collection of original essays, which covers the time span from the ancient Mesopotamia until today, Ken Wolfe, a professor at Murray State University, creates unique comparisons. He discusses people in history who are "presented to you in relation to a particular issue or issues that they had to face or that their careers raise for us—as thoughtful citizens of an increasingly interdependent world." (xiii) Assuming no previous background, each chapter focuses on an economic, social, political, or religious problem of a particular time. "Each personality is also paired with a contemporary who faced a similar problem or issue, either in the same civilization or country or in another one."
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Interpretive Essays
A Few Really Good People |
Honey and Vinegar |
The Merchant and The Pilgrim |
Sailing South |
The Religion of the Ruler |
Ideas and Personality? |