Esta serie se adentra en los momentos cruciales que han dado forma a nuestro mundo. Cada entrega explora eventos fundamentales y sus consecuencias de gran alcance, desde las civilizaciones antiguas hasta la era moderna. Es un viaje cautivador a través de la historia, que ofrece una comprensión más profunda del progreso y el conflicto humanos. Descubra cómo instancias específicas se convirtieron en verdaderos puntos de inflexión en la narrativa.
Pegg's narrative of the massacres of the crusades - a fervour of 'cleansing' the world of heresy, and a fear that Christendom was being eaten away by heretics - is gripping. Innocent III's holy genocidal war fundamentally changed how Western civilization dealt with individuals accused of corrupting society, and led to the creation of the inquisition.
In "Saving Nelson Mandela," Kenneth S. Broun recounts the pivotal Rivonia Trial of 1963, where Mandela faced charges that could have led to death. Through interviews and trial transcripts, Broun reveals the courtroom dynamics, the courage of the accused, and how public support undermined the apartheid regime, ultimately contributing to South Africa's transition to democracy.