Non-Fiction Review

Power Politics: Primeval, Medieval, and Constant Evil
by Leonard Smith
ISBN-10: 0595338054
Review by Heather Froeschl


"Power Politics: Primeval, Medieval, and Constant Evil" is a thesis that takes on and discusses the major three: Sex, Religion and Politics. Leonard Smith examines the forces of good and evil, extensively researches the points that he makes and narrates the essay throughout with his own ideas and style.

Politics, from the beginning of time to the present day, have been wrought with many influences, from sex to power, immediate result to ultimate goals, good and evil. Smith examines instances of political struggle, religious conflicts and happenings, and sexual origins, preferences, "immorality", and roles. From the topics of the first sin of Satan, to the End Time, Leonard Smith offers commentary and a unique perspective, offering bits and pieces of data to back up his thoughts.

This thesis reads much like editorial commentary found in newspapers, but with a bit more depth and a good deal more in length. Smith takes a point in time and explores it, giving reference to his researched information and adding his own thoughts and conclusions. Being that the basis of the book is good vs. evil Smith should find countless readers who will enjoy the exploration of his points. He offers a lengthy bibliography and also a list of related websites for further study.

I didn't personally enjoy the book, as my views are vastly different than the authors, and the reading was not as engaging as other books I've read on the subjects, but I do admire the amount of research that went into it. It is an interesting read that will likely inspire those who enjoy it to further pursue the topics in other tomes.