Stonehenge to Star Wars
Review "Fascinating reading. In essence what it reveals is that however urgent seem today's sometimes frightening problems - war, revolution, divorce, death, taxes, corruption, hostile takeovers and women's rights - we've been there before . . . . It is a cruel irony that now, while we need urgently to learn from history, our schools are tending to neglect it. Maybe this book, making history interesting, will help." Paul HarveyPaul Harvey News"A very exciting book . . . . I would hope somebody would come up with enough money to be able to send a copy to all of the Congress. These are things that they should really be aware of. I'd be hopeful that they would all read the book." Bill Miller,WWSC, NY"In a stimulating, insightful, and charmingly written book, Horowitz demonstrates that indeed much can be learned from the past if one wishes to understand the present and to plan for the future . . . . The result is a highly readable and stimulating book that one cannot lay down. Anybody who doubts the relevance of the past to the present and future will change his or her mind. Christian Century "An enjoyable read . . . . His style picks up speed and he throws in more humorous comments . . . . Reading this book may remind us of former mistakes that can be avoided now." Deborah T. RougeuxInvestor News"Dear Mark, I'm looking forward to reviewing it." Bill ClintonPresident Product description 1990 Dow Jones-Irwin hardcover, Mark R. Horowitz (Bullers Arms: A Baby Boomer's Quest for the Simple Life at the Beginning of the 21st Century). The author suggests, quite literally, that there is nothing new in the world, and looks to the past for solutions to modern problems and a simpler way of life. - Weiser Antiquarian Books From the Inside Flap A 12th century "SALT" treaty? The stock market crash and the panic of 1789? The National Football League and Roman gladiators? With a lively style and an impressive breadth of knowledge, Mark R. Horowitz shows you that nothing is truly new, and that to understand the present—and plan for the future—we must explore the past. As the author notes, we are the most ahistorical group of people to occupy the planet. When we have a problem or need to understand a situation, we demand new ideas, new solutions, and new research. Before this century, people in need of help and understanding turned to the past to see what worked, what didn't, and why. The author addresses such familiar topics as war, wealth, leadership, management, and many others—all from the perspective of the past. Names like Hannibal, King Arthur, and Lee Iacocca will be well known. Others, like Hezekiah, Theognis, and Joseph II, will be interesting newcomers for most people. Most important is the observation that our lives differ little from those of the past. Working for a living, marriage, eating and drinking, traveling, paying taxes, and preparing for retirement and death—all are visited along this 5,000 year journey you won't want to miss. About the Author Mark R. Horowitz is an English historian, business executive, marketing consultant, author, educator and news commentator. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He has authored scholarly articles and given academic papers in the U.S., England, Portugal and Ireland. He has written more than 500 articles and scripts as a weekly international columnist for UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL; Guest columnist for USA TODAY; weekly radio commentator for an NBC affiliate in Chicago; and OP-Ed contributor to newspapers. These commentaries look at everything occurring today from the perspective of the last 5,000 years of history. He taught an upper level course, THE TUDOR KINGS, at the University of Illinois (Chicago) as a Visiting Professor. He also created a presentation for universities and the public based on a murder he solved that took place 500 year years ago. He was Guest Editor of a special volume of Historical Research entitled "WHO WAS HE