Towards the Light : The Story of the Struggles for Liberty and Rights that Made the Modern West

Towards the Light by A.C. Grayling chronicles the epic struggles for liberty and rights that shaped the modern Western world over the past five centuries. In lucid prose, Grayling traces the journey from violent battles against Church-controlled thought and absolute monarchies to hard-won victories like the abolition of slavery, workers’ rights, women’s suffrage, universal education, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. He portrays this journey towards the light as a persistent fight against prejudice, authoritarianism, and elite resistance, emphasizing that these freedoms required immense courage and remain fragile today.