5 Cities that Ruled the World - Douglas Wilson

What did you like about the book?

I’m a sucker for history, especially big-picture stuff. Wilson is a great writer and thinker, and I’m always interested in what he has to say about the world, its history and what it all means.

What did you not like about this book?

The five cities are covered in around 200 pages, meaning there just isn’t space for truly meaningful and contextual details, and I found myself wishing I could delve deeper into the stories that were often skipping over centuries in a line or two. Having said that, it would be a hard task for anyone to cover that much ground in such a short space. But I’ve realised that I enjoy my history much more detailed.

Who would benefit most from reading this book?

Anyone interested in empires, nations, origin stories, and how the gospel fits into our world.

Do you recommend this book?

Yes, but there are some things you should know...

If someone reads this book, they should be aware of the following...

I found it a little too broad for my liking, but it was still good to read.

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