Do you wonder why, as a citizen, it seems that you are no longer represented? Do you wonder why half the nation is incensed no matter who is the President? Do you wonder why the nation feels so politically divided? Do you wonder why people in this country are polarized and enmity between each side is on the rise? Do you wonder why people in the media speak in many tongues providing different "truths?" Do you wonder why our politics have become a matter of name calling, closed-door maneuverings and political persecutions ...
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Do you wonder why, as a citizen, it seems that you are no longer represented? Do you wonder why half the nation is incensed no matter who is the President? Do you wonder why the nation feels so politically divided? Do you wonder why people in this country are polarized and enmity between each side is on the rise? Do you wonder why people in the media speak in many tongues providing different "truths?" Do you wonder why our politics have become a matter of name calling, closed-door maneuverings and political persecutions rather than a matter of respectful debate between parties of mutual respect and good intent? Do you wonder why we seem to be reaching for solutions, not through democratic processes, but through intrigue, hatred and violence? You have the right book in your hands right now - As we must set about to actually "know" our nation as she is... at this pivotally important moment.
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Shadow of the Acropolis, by Richard Lyons, is the second volume of the series ââ?¬Å"DNA of democracyââ?¬Â? and focuses on subjects such as equality, independence, and American history. He focuses on the most important political figures and acts, going from the acropolis to the evolution of society and how our government has failed to sustain liberty ideals. The difference between what should be and what happens in society is quite unsettling, and the aim of the book is to reflect on how things went and how they are going, thinking about what will happen in the future.
Lyons writes in a straightforward way, starting from Greek society and slowly getting to today�s situation. He analyses each society�s characteristics in a trip through the world and through different eras.
As a reader keen on details, I appreciated the presence of the illustrations, which might look funny or cute at first but gain importance as one reads the book. They are all satirical images, and their symbolism grows as the chapters continue. For example, in the author�s opinion, the octopus representing the administrative state might look cute at first but then seems increasingly corrupted and wicked, just like society�s evolution.
Furthermore, the author addresses the reader directly, asking questions and trying to get the latter to stay active while reading. Finally, the use of illustrations helps readers grasp the concepts and splits the book into three parts, focusing on three different aspects.
Shadow of the Acropolis, by Richard Lyons is an eye-opening look at the historical background of what Lyons calls a ââ?¬Å"hybrid nation,ââ?¬Â? which will catch most readersââ?¬â?¢ attention. This book is insightful for those who are keen on history and politics. I would like to end this review with a quote from the author: ââ?¬Å"- The State seeks to amputate the DNA contained in our history, in our founding ethos and separate us from the heroes who made America a free and independent democracy devoted to the rights of humanity.ââ?¬Â?
