The Essence of America (A Nation and Diplomacy Dominated by Protestant Christianity)

Author: Yu Ge
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Some readers' reviews of The Essence of America:
Famous writer Shi Tiesheng: Honesty is the starting point for viewing everything, followed by necessity is rational. This applies to writing, and it applies to reading as well.
Famous host Zhang Yue: For those with preconceived notions, "returning to common sense" requires great courage. This seemingly simple and accessible book can test our courage.
Famous free commentator He Dong: A truly enlightening book that helps understand America clearly, yet it is very persuasive. Especially the discussions on the significance of Protestantism and its impact on modern civilization are particularly captivating.
President of Kyosei Corporation and Chairman of the General Federation of Joint Enterprises, Fujiwara Akira: This will be a refreshing book in China, and it holds inspirational meaning in Japan as well. The Puritan Revolution founded by Cromwell has a profound and lasting influence, and it still affects the world today through the United States. The author explains this complex history and culture, as well as related sociological theories, in a simple and clear manner. Especially the understanding of the U.S. economy should reflect objective reality, and the analysis of the alienation of capitalism is excellent. This is a work with a unique perspective in both observation and thinking; a book that will benefit all readers concerned with China's future, the essence of the United States, sociology, political science, international relations, theology, and the human spirit. It is a work based on the realities of American society, explaining the objective impact of Christianity on U.S. politics, economy, and foreign policy from the perspective of American history, providing an exquisite analysis of the essence of the United States, and then offering a comprehensive and profound critique of the U.S. founding and foreign policy spirit, ultimately arriving at conclusions that differ from prevailing opinions. It reveals predictions by some foreign scholars on U.S.-China relations and development from a religious influence perspective, as well as the diplomatic approach China should take in dealing with the United States.
In June 2006, the author, Yu Ge, published some chapters of this book online, which immediately sparked a huge response. Over a hundred domestic and international websites reposted it. Using Google or Baidu to search for "The Essence of America" yields nearly ten million results, along with numerous comments and discussions. Some readers commented: "This is a rare gem that comes once every two hundred years!" "Better than Li Ao!" "I haven't read a book in ten years, but this one is enough!" "The writing is so profound and concise, like a lightning strike that awakens one from a dream. After reading, one feels a sudden clarity!" Most readers believe that The Essence of America offers a deep and insightful analysis, hitting the nail on the head, with solid arguments and clear explanations. After reading, they find that not only are many questions about the United States resolved, but their thinking on other issues is also greatly inspired. Of course, there are also some criticisms, doubts, and even misunderstandings. To satisfy the public's desire to read the full content, the Complete Edition was planned by Xiu Zheng Press and published by Contemporary China Publishing House after revisions by the author.