Crisis Modern World

Lecture de La Crise du monde moderne, de René Guénon (1927).

Rene Guenon Explained: Traditionalism, Sacred Knowledge, Metaphysical Truth, The Crisis of the Modern World, Initiation, Symbolism, and the Recovery of Ancient Wisdom explores the profound and often misunderstood ideas of one of the twentieth century’s most influential metaphysical thinkers. Rene Guenon challenged the foundations of modern civilization by arguing that contemporary society has lost contact with sacred knowledge that once guided traditional cultures. In this accessible and deeply informative guide, readers are introduced to Guenon’s critique of modern materialism, his ...

Explore the dramatic European history of a resilient nation forged in revolution and tested by great power politics. Perfect for an educational commute, this vivid narrative transforms complex geopolitical struggles into a gripping auditory experience. Listen as citizens and elites navigate...

From the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Lords of Finance comes a brilliant account of the earliest truly global financial calamity. On Friday, 9 May 1873 the Vienna stock market collapsed. Four months later Wall Street was in trouble. Elsewhere, as panic selling spread across financial...

Ancient Viking Wisdom That Solves Modern Problems. You face the same challenges that humans have faced for over a thousand years. How do you build trust? How do you handle difficult people? How do you make smart decisions when stakes are high? How do you create lasting success without burning bridges? The Vikings had answers. Their wisdom survives in the Hávamál - the "Words of the High One" - a collection of practical advice that helped warriors, traders, and leaders thrive in a harsh world where mistakes could cost everything. Time-Tested Strategies for Real-World Success. This book ...

Why does society seem increasingly distant from truth, peace, and Christian values? In this powerful encyclical, Pope Leo XIII reveals the hidden causes of the moral and spiritual crisis affecting the world and presents solutions that remain remarkably relevant today. Written more than a century ago, Inscrutabili Dei Consilio offers reflections that can help readers understand the challenges of our time in the light of the wisdom of the Catholic Church. An indispensable read for those seeking profound answers, discernment, and solid formation in times of great confusion.

The Science of Identity Crisis Explained: Erikson’s Theory, Identity Formation, Self-Discovery, Social Media Influence, Career Uncertainty, Relationships, and Finding Purpose in a Changing World is a powerful and accessible guide to understanding one of the most important psychological challenges of modern life. In a world defined by constant change, endless options, and digital self-presentation, many people struggle with confusion about who they are and where they are going. This book breaks down the science behind identity formation and identity crisis, offering readers a clear ...

'Well-researched and enthralling, Peter Ricketts brings the wartime Foreign Office to life.’ – Tim Bouverie 'The gripping story of how the men and women of the Foreign Office secured Britain's victory in the Second World War and created a new international order.' – Professor Helen...

In the spirit of American cultural prophecy—from Ta-Nehisi Coates to Rebecca Solnit—acclaimed writer Casey Gerald offers a groundbreaking work of joyous dissent and stunning vision, a survival guide to a society in crisis. “Somehow Casey Gerald has pulled off the most urgently political...

Story is the source code of culture and consciousness and of all Reality-all the way up and down the evolutionary chain. Story is the attempt to gather information about the nature of Reality and translate it into narrative frameworks bounded by Value. Stories that organize culture are Stories of Value backed by the Universe. Postmodernity argues that Reality is just a story, and that all stories are created equal (equally meaningless of inherent value) because value itself is not real. And therefore, all stories of value are but social constructs, fictions, figments of our imagination.

What If the Most Famous Prophet in History Was Warning Us About the World After 2026? War on multiple fronts. Collapsing climates and cities on fire. Pandemics that leap borders in days. Artificial minds that can outthink governments and corporations. For centuries readers have claimed to find these fears in the mysterious quatrains of Nostradamus. In Nostradamus After Tomorrow: The Prophecies That Will Change Our World, historian and researcher Gabriel S. Reyes strips away the superstition and sensationalism to ask a sharper question. What happens when we read Nostradamus the way ...

Dive into modern European history, where bloody revolutions and fallen empires forge fragile global unions. Perfect for your daily commute or deep-focus learning, this gripping narrative tracks the turbulent shift from absolute monarchies to industrial powerhouses. Feel the weight of mass...

On September 3, 1901, a Protestant missionary named Ellen Stone set out on horseback across the mountainous hinterlands of Balkan Macedonia and was ambushed by a band of armed revolutionaries. In The Miss Stone Affair, Teresa Carpenter re-creates an event that captured the attention of the world and posed a dilemma for incoming president Theodore Roosevelt. Should he send in the Navy or not? And, if so, send it where? Drawing upon a wealth of contemporary correspondence and documents, Carpenter constructs a narrative that is suspenseful, harrowing, and at times even comical. It is a story for our time.

Do constitutions still matter when the world is splitting apart? In an era of deepening political and social division, Constitutional Crossroads dissects how ten diverse nations confront the existential pressures testing their foundational frameworks. This volume goes beyond mere political narrative, using a rigorous comparative lens to examine real-world crises across the globe. Inside this vital analysis, explore: The United States – navigating explosive polarization and electoral strains. Britain – struggling with unwritten norms during the seismic shock of Brexit. Global Patterns ...

Rhona Dewar takes her niece, Syn, into her home after a tragic accident. Together, they discover the healing powers of nature, dedicated kindness, and disarming honesty. Cultural identity, mystery, and humor bring this family drama to life. On her sixteenth birthday, Syn’s brother, Andy, gave her a secret gift: an ancestry DNA test. As he suspected, the results proved that she was not their father’s daughter and carried not an ounce of Asian blood. Though she had her mother’s Scottish heritage, her father was a mysterious Venezuelan. Was she the child of an unrevealed love affair? ...

Making War – Then and Now Edited and Introduced by Graeme R. Newman The Immediate Causes of the Great War by Oliver Perry Chitwood What if the real story of World War I is not the past—but the present? This boldly reimagined edition places a powerful new introductory essay by Graeme R. Newman at the center of the book, transforming a classic documentary history into a searching inquiry into how wars are made—then and now. Drawing on Oliver Perry Chitwood’s original 1918 compilation of diplomatic correspondence, ultimatums, and state papers, this volume reconstructs the fatal chain ...