The American Miracle: Divine Providence in the Rise of the

The American Miracle: Divine Providence in the Rise of the Republic

LUCKY... OR BLESSED?

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 elseâ€”a reflection of divine providence.

In The American Miracle, bestselling author and radio host Michael Medved recounts some of the most significant events in Americaâ€™s rise to prosperity and power, from the writing of the Constitution to the Civil War. He reveals a record of improbabilities and amazements that demonstrate what the Founders always believed: that events unfolded according to a master plan, with destiny playing an unmistakable role in lifting the nation to greatness.

Among the stirring, illogical episodes described here:

â€¢ A band of desperate religious refugees find themselves blown hopelessly off course, only to be deposited at the one spot on a wild continent best suited for their survival

â€¢ George Washingtonâ€™s beaten army, surrounded by a ruthless foe and on the verge of annihilation, manages an impossible escape due to a freakish change in the weather

â€¢ A famous conqueror known for seizing territory, frustrated by a slave rebellion and a frozen harbor, impulsively hands Thomas Jefferson a tract of land that doubles the size of the United States

â€¢ A weary soldier picks up three cigars left behind in an open field and notices the stogies haveÂ been wrapped in a handwritten description of the enemyâ€™s secret battle plansâ€”a revelation that gives Lincoln the supernatural sign heâ€™s awaited in order to free the slaves

When millions worry over the nation losing its way, Medvedâ€™s sweeping narrative, bursting with dramatic events and lively portraits of unforgettable, occasionally little-known characters, affirms America as â€œfortuneâ€™s favorite,â€ shaped by a distinctive destiny from our beginnings to the present day.
Country USA
Brand CROWN
Manufacturer Forum Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 173244
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2017-09-05
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780553447286

Country	USA
Brand	CROWN
Manufacturer	Forum Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	173244
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2017-09-05
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780553447286

The American Miracle: Divine Providence in the Rise of the Republic

You might also like...