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Author:

Medved, Michael, author.

Title:

The American miracle : divine providence in the rise of the Republic / Michael Medved.

Edition:

First edition.

Publisher:

Crown Forum,

Copyright Date:

2016

Description:

viii, 402 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Subject:

History--United States--Theory.
History--United States.
United States--Christianity.--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

The glorious fourth -- Blown blessedly off course -- Revolutionary revelations -- Indispensable, indestructible -- "An assembly of demigods" -- Providential purchase -- American Agincourt -- "Big drunk" and Lone Star luck -- Golden timing -- The miracle of Lincoln -- Waiting for a sign -- The messenger and his message -- "This favored land".

Summary:

The history of the United States displays an uncanny pattern: At moments of crisis, when the odds against success seem overwhelming and disaster looks imminent, fate intervenes to provide deliverance and progress. Historians may categorize these incidents as happy accidents, callous crimes, or the product of brilliant leadership, but the most notable leaders of the past four hundred years have identified this good fortune as something else{u2014}a reflection of divine providence.

ISBN:

0553447262 (hc)\
9780553447262 (hc)

LCCN:

2016023658

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