Williamsburg Regional Library

The American miracle, divine providence in the rise of the Republic, Michael Medved

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages [379]-392) and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

The American miracle

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Michael Medved

divine providence in the rise of the Republic

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--a reflection of divine providence. In this book, bestselling author Michael Medved recounts some of the most significant events in America's rise to prosperity and power, from the writing of the Constitution to the Civil War

The glorious fourth : dedication, death, and fifty years of miracles -- Blown blessedly off course : The Mayflower pilgrims find their place -- Revolutionary revelations : timely rescues from an unseen ally -- Indispensable, indestructible : the illogical survival of George Washington -- "An assembly of demigods" : confrontation, compromise, and a miraculous convention -- Providential purchase : disconnected developments double America's size -- American Agincourt : astonishing victory, answered prayers -- "Big drunk" and Lone Star luck : a broken marriage, an Indian exile, and a scrap that changed history -- Golden timing : defying a president, detaching California, and discovering gold -- The miracle of Lincoln : America's most unlikely President and his supernatural success -- Waiting for a sign : lost orders and found faith -- The messenger and his message : Lincoln's vision, death, and destiny -- "This favored land" : America is no accident

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