Review of The Final Keystone

[Kelvin Kyei 2]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Final Keystone" by John Kevin Crowley.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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The Final Keystone by John Kevin Crowley is an interesting read. It was designed to take events of the past and perceive them in a way that assists us in traversing the portal to freedom and liberty. He first discusses the historical challenge of how to create a workable balance between the “haves” and the “have-nots” in society, ensuring that the “haves” do not push the “have-nots” beyond the boiling point. He discusses Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, providing background information about who they were and other general details. He then elaborates on the views of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle regarding an ideal society, exploring how each of their perspectives may be right or flawed. As someone who did not know much about them, although I had heard a little before, I was happy to learn in detail about their background and who they were. I also enjoyed exploring concepts such as the Socratic method and Plato’s metaphysical writings about the "people in the cave."

The highlights of the book are that it educates the reader on the history of the Greeks, Romans, and Americans. It discusses the flaws of various types of government, including monarchy, oligarchy, autocracy, and democracy. The book uses various historical examples to illustrate when these types of governments existed and how their flaws led to the eventual collapse of some of them. It explores the intriguing idea that history often repeats itself, such as the similarities between Napoleon and Julius Caesar. The book also delves into the recurring themes of trust and claims of betrayal that are present in the heart of all human confrontations throughout history. It was professionally edited with few errors. I observed a drawback in the book where certain sections discuss the history of a period in time without sufficiently emphasizing why that particular historical aspect is being explored. This made those sections challenging for me to follow.

The Final Keystone will appeal to a very specific type of audience: those who are interested in history, the various forms of government that existed, and what we can learn from them. It may not be enjoyed by those who dislike learning about history in any way. I am giving it a rating of five out of five because it explains history in a very fun way, and I cannot find anything wrong with it.

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The Final Keystone
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