ATHERTON, Calif., Feb. 17, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- In his compelling new book, The Nine Pillars of History: Also a Guide for Peace (now available through AuthorHouse) Gunnar Sevelius, M.D., traces the cultural evolution of humankind and highlights basic needs that have remained essentially unchanged since the first hunters and gatherers walked the Earth.
The Nine Pillars of History begins by defining "the genetically coded instincts of the human cell in order to explain nine fundamental human rights." From there, Sevelius takes readers on a breathtaking journey through time as he discusses the rise and fall of various world cultures.
Sevelius divides history into three time periods, which he organizes according to human methods for transporting food: by their own means, with the help of animals and, most recently, with the help of machines. From the earliest humans to Sumerian agricultural communities and on to industrialized nations, readers explore the development of societies and the realization and pursuance of the nine pillars necessary for a peaceful, thriving existence.
Throughout The Nine Pillars of History, Sevelius focuses on two types of leadership: democratic and dogmatic. He describes how each has had its place in history, the continued benefits and flaws of each and the impact each has had on basic human needs. In addition, he reviews political history in relation to Christianity and Islam.
"The purpose of this treatise is neither to glorify nor to criticize the history of any particular nation, certainly not nationalities or races, but to find the best basis for individual human rights in a world that will one day have peace among nations," writes Sevelius.
A remarkable look at global changes over time, The Nine Pillars of History offers a simple guideline for what it takes to maintain peace among members of a society and among nations worldwide.
As Sevelius grew up in Sweden, he was surrounded by the atrocities of World War II. This tumultuous time prompted him to question the necessity of war and stimulated a lifelong interest in history. After 50 years of unique experience as a doctor and farmer in both Sweden and the United States, he embarked on an independent study of history. He consulted with historians, anthropologists and economists from both continents to create The Nine Pillars of History.
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