Saving Europe

by Henry Vyner-Brooks

Overview

SAVING EUROPE ​is a SPLIT BIOGRAPHY OF TWO UNSUNG HEROES IN TWO DARK AGES​. ​At either end of European history, the decisive leadership showed by (6th-century Irish monk) Columbanus, and (20th-century French statesman) Robert Schuman, helped tip the balance against the forces of cultural anarchy in their day. The author travels to 12 countries in search of their lives and legacies - which serve as both inspiration and warning.​

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This book also explores the​ ARRIVAL, SURVIVAL, VICTORY & ATROPHY OF EUROPEAN CIVILISATION​. ​From Abraham to Athens; Byzantium to Brussels, this book explores the triumphs and tragedies of a unique civilization. It highlights the impact of Christianity on Europe's cultural formation and the Christian leadership which spurred movements for political integration.​

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This book delivers a​ STARK ANALYSIS & TIMELY CHALLENGE TO MODERN EUROPEANS​. ​Reissuing the warning of the war-time leaders and Christian intellectuals, this book challenges both religious and secular readers to rediscover the missing soul of Europe, before it is too late.​

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780956942746
Publisher:	Henry Vyner-Brooks
Publication date:	01/25/2021
Pages:	664
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.33(d)

About the Author

Henry Vyner-Brooks is a writer, novelist, and filmmaker specialising in Christianity and culture. Formerly a Landscape Architect and property developer, Henry made a radical career switch whilst recovering from cancer. He now lives among the western Lake District with his wife Ruth and their six children.​ 'Henry is a gentle man ...who has faced life's great mountains.' Bear Grylls ​ His fictional works include The Renaissance Trilogy and the Will Houston Mysteries trilogy.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Two Witnesses

1. In the Beginning
2. Columban's World
3. Schuman's World3
4. Columban's Monastic Training
5. Schuman's Scholastic Training
6. Columban's Early Career (Part 1)
7. Columban's Early Career (Part 2)
8. Schuman - Early Career
9. Columban: Midlife Mission
10. Schuman: Prisoner & Fugitive
11. Columban - Prisoner & Fugitive
12. Finding Foundations Beneath the Rubble
13. Schuman & the New Europe
14. Columban among the Heathen
15. The Europeanisation of Europe
16. Schuman: Moving Mountains
17. Columban: Crossing Mountains
18. Schuman: The Father of Europe
19. Unexploded Bombs from the Spring of 1943
20. EPILOGUE - Soul Searching

Appendix 1 - How This Story Found The Author

Appendix 2 - Key Dates & Context for Columban

Appendix 3 - Key Dates and Context for Robert Schuman

Appendix 4 - A Post-War European Integration & Brexit Timeline

Editorial Reviews

" IN THE NEW DARK AGES IN WHICH WE FIND OURSELVES, THIS BOOK IS A BEACON OF LIGHT."​

​'Henry Vyner-Brooks skilfully weaves two strands of European history into this innovative and thought-provoking book about the pioneers of European civilization... He has mastered two separate historical fields - early medieval history and post-war modern European history - in bringing the stories of these enigmatic Christian leaders to life, that continue to have contemporary relevance. In the new Dark Ages in which we find ourselves, this book is a beacon of light.'​

​Dr Alexander O'Hara, Moore Institute, University of Ireland,​ Author of Jonas of Bobbio and the Legacy of Columbanus​

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'Drawing on the examples of Columban and Robert Schuman, Vyner-Brooks argues that the renewal of Europe ultimately depends on the continent rediscovering the reality of faith. Full of intriguing detail as well as big picture thinking, his book will interest many and provoke debate.' ​

Dr Philip Boobbyer, ​Dept. of History, University of Kent ​

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