Building Blocks of Western Civilization

This work is the second part in an important, five-volume series addressing the unique role libraries have played in building and preserving Western culture. Mr. Staikos has become one of our foremost

Western civilization has no more eloquent defender than Anthony Esolen, a man who has counted the cost, and paid it, of leading the way in that defense. Following on his compelling prior volume, Defen

Christian Patriot offers a compelling roadmap for Christians to reclaim their cultural influence and establish an explicitly Christian society rooted in faith, family, and biblical values. As Christians watch with dismay as Christian civilization is replaced by a New Secular Religion, Christian Patriot emerges as both a guide and a manifesto for those seeking to restore Christianity as the original blueprint for Western civilization. Taylor R. Marshall reveals that the foundation of Western civilization is rooted in Christian theology and addresses difficult topics such as Christian Nationalism, the Separation of Church and State, and the vocation of every Christian Patriot to bear witness in the public square. Christian Patriot outlines twelve essential strategies for building a nation under God. Each chapter not only tackles pressing societal concerns--from abortion and human trafficking to parental rights and family values--but also equips readers with practical action items to init

This book provides a survey of the architecture and urbanism of Provence during the Roman era. Provence, or 'Gallia Narbonensis' as the Romans called it, was one of the earliest Roman colonies in Western Europe. In this book, James C. Anderson, jr. examines the layout and planning of towns in the region, both those founded by the Romans and those redeveloped from native settlements. He provides an in-depth study of the chronology, dating and remains of every type of Roman building for which there is evidence in Provence. The stamp of Roman civilization is apparent today in such cities as Orange, Nimes and Arles, where spectacular remains of bridges, theaters, fora and temples attest to the sophisticated civilization that existed in this area during the imperial period and late antiquity. This book focuses on the remains of buildings that can still be seen, exploring decorative elements and their influence from Rome and local traditions, as well as their functions within the urban envir