This book contrasts the American and French Revolutions. While American patriots sought independence to secure life and liberty, French revolutionists aimed to overturn society itself—destroying institutions in the name of a fraternity that exterminated its enemies.
Miguel A. Faria
Author's books
Controversies in Medicine and Neuroscience
From the unique perspective of a neurosurgeon and medical historian, this book explores fascinating topics in the life sciences—from historic advances in psychosurgery and neurobiology to the ancient mystery of Neolithic trepanation and the complexities of modern bioethics.
Cuba’s Eternal Revolution through the Prism of Insurgency, Socialism, and Espionage
Beyond defining moments like the Bay of Pigs, this book reveals lesser-known events: Che’s adventures, Castro’s possible link to JFK’s assassination, and Cuba’s silent wars. Utilizing sources previously available only in Spanish, it corrects the record on the Cuban Revolution.
Stalin, Mao, Communism, and their 21st-Century Aftermath in Russia and China
Challenging the official record, this book reveals the gruesome history of communism under Stalin and Mao and their confrontations with the West. A stark warning against totalitarianism and a powerful argument for freedom.
The Roman Republic, History, Myths, Politics, and Novelistic Historiography
This book penetrates the myths of Roman history, narrating its epic story from the founding of the Republic, through civil wars, to the rise of the Empire. One lesson is learned: Liberty is too valuable to be forsaken for the safety of “bread and circuses.”