Description Product Details Reviews (0) Ancient Rome: How It Affects You Today Ancient Rome by Richard J. Maybury discusses what happens when higher law principles and a free market economy are ignored. Mr. Maybury uses historical events to explain current events, including the wars in the former Soviet Empire, and the legal and economic problems of America today. Is your government making the same choices that led to the fall of Ancient Rome? Will history repeat? Why is ancient history important to us today?To build a better future we need to know how we got where we are today. The political trend that has dominated the world for 2,000 years, including the investment markets, remains almost unrecognized. Author Richard J. Maybury calls it the Roman Disease Does America have the Roman Disease? Is there a cure? Or will America repeat the mistakes of Ancient Rome and collapse into poverty, decay, ruin and war? Using the epistolary style of writing (using letters to tell a story), Mr. Maybury plays the part of an economist (Uncle Eric) writing a series of letters to his niece or nephew (Chris). Using stories and examples, Mr. Maybury gives interesting and clear explanations of topics that are generally thought to be too difficult for anyone but experts. Mr. Maybury warns, “beware of anyone who tells you a topic is above you or better left to experts. Many people are twice as smart as they think they are, but they’ve been intimidated into believing some topics are above them. You can understand almost anything if it is explained well.” Table of Contents Uncle Eric’s Model of How the World WorksStudy Guide AvailableAbout the Cover IllustrationAuthor’s DisclosureMapsTimeline 1. History Repeats2. The Roman Disease that Stalks the Markets3. The Roman Model4. Hitler and Mussolini5. The Roman Lust for Blood6. Logic vs. Interests7. Listen to the Music8. The Return of Feudalism9. Straight Lines10. The Byzantine Empire11. Summary BibliographyGlossaryAbout Richard J. Maybury (Uncle Eric)Index Reviews “Ancient Rome is essential reading for high school students and their parents and will be particularly valuable in conjunction with government, economics, and twentieth century history studies.” —Martha Robinson, Reviewer for HomeschoolChristian.com “I have just finished reading Ancient Rome and I thought it was very interesting how history repeats itself … Thank you for sharing the ‘other side of the story.’ I have learned a lot through reading your books and have enjoyed them greatly. Keep up the good work!” —T.M. “I have just finished reading, in one sitting, Ancient Rome and How It Affects You Today. This is frighteningly clear. How could it not be obvious? Mr. Maybury, this should be required reading for all public officials, students, and citizens.” —D.D. “Your book has really made me interested in politics, while before I really didn’t care. I’m not at voting age yet, but I’d like to know my opinions in politics before I vote!” —L.G.
