Description
This lively and fascinating book by a professor of history deals with human greed and power and how these determine world events. Gigantes takes the reader on a hair-raising journey through time, introducing on the one hand the great rule makers for just society, men such as Moses, Solon, Jesus and Muhammad, and on the other, the rule-breakers, termed 'Grand Acquisitors'. The latter, motivated by greed, use every means fair and foul to acquire more than their share - from the warring chieftains of early societies to the so-called robber barons of the nineteenth century and in our own times, the emergence of the superpower states.
What has driven human beings throughout history?
About the Author
Philippe Gigantes served as an officer in World War II with the Royal Navy, worked as a correspondent and as a secret agent, and was captured and tortured by Communists in North Korea. He served for fifteen years in the Senate of Canada, was Assistant to Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Director General in Canadian Public Service, Greek Minister of Culture in Washington DC, a professor of history and host and writer of a TV public affairs programme. He has published thirteen books. Philippe Gigantes served in World War II with Britain's Royal Navy, was a correspondent and a secret agent. He served in the Senate of Canada, was Assistant to Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, professor of history and a host/writer of a TV public affairs programme.
Reviews
"- 'A robust, swift, clearly written treatise.' A. C. Grayling, Financial Times - 'A lively read, focusing on personalities rather than abstract notions.' Faisal Islam, Observer - "This is a delicious book... a stroll through history that is deceptively easy to read. It will bear repeated re-reading, and deserves a wide audience." - Senator Joan Fraser, former editor-in-chief, Montreal Gazette
Book Information
ISBN 9781841196893
Author Philippe Gigantes
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Robinson Publishing
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 304g
Dimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 15mm
What has driven human beings throughout history?
About the Author
Philippe Gigantes served as an officer in World War II with the Royal Navy, worked as a correspondent and as a secret agent, and was captured and tortured by Communists in North Korea. He served for fifteen years in the Senate of Canada, was Assistant to Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Director General in Canadian Public Service, Greek Minister of Culture in Washington DC, a professor of history and host and writer of a TV public affairs programme. He has published thirteen books. Philippe Gigantes served in World War II with Britain's Royal Navy, was a correspondent and a secret agent. He served in the Senate of Canada, was Assistant to Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, professor of history and a host/writer of a TV public affairs programme.
Reviews
"- 'A robust, swift, clearly written treatise.' A. C. Grayling, Financial Times - 'A lively read, focusing on personalities rather than abstract notions.' Faisal Islam, Observer - "This is a delicious book... a stroll through history that is deceptively easy to read. It will bear repeated re-reading, and deserves a wide audience." - Senator Joan Fraser, former editor-in-chief, Montreal Gazette
Book Information
ISBN 9781841196893
Author Philippe Gigantes
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Robinson Publishing
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 304g
Dimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 15mm
