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In his books, Steve Berry creates an encounter of the present with the past at times of Alexander the Great, Charlemagne and the Romanovs.  Artifacts and physical geography are linked to contemporary political intrigue or to personal obsessions. His most recent work, the Emperor’s Tomb, references the time of Qin Shi who unified warring states and became its First Emperor of China.  Qin Shi’s tomb, guarded by an army of terra-cotta warriors, holds an artifact that would affect the global balance of power.  The plot plays out in balance between Confucian and Legalistic philosophies for the future of China. Steve Berry has 11 million books in print, translated into 37 languages and sold in 50 countries.
 
With his wife Elizabeth, Steve Berry has established a foundation to assist communities, around the world, with restoration and preservation.  The following information is from their web page:
History Matters The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works. “Every day, the vision of artists, the identity of peoples, and the very existence of history all threaten to disappear. Left alone, old buildings will crumble. Documents will disintegrate. The photographed faces will fade away.”

 “History comes alive when someone is able to not only read about the past, but also able to visit the places, see the artifacts, appreciate the images, read the actual words.  For most people, history starts with learning about their family or their community.  Imagine trying to discover your genealogy without anything tangible to search.  Preservation of our heritage is a vital link to cultural, educational, aesthetic, inspirational, and economic legacies — all of the things that quite literally make us who we are. History plays a vital role in our everyday lives. We learn from our past in order to achieve greater influence over our future. History serves as a model of who to be and who not to be — of what to champion and what to avoid.  Every day, decision-making around the world is based on what came before us.”

If you have or know of a historical project that needs attention, Steve and Elizabeth Berry are here to help.  Contact them at historymatters@steveberry.org. To find out more about Steve Berry and his works visit his webpage http://www.steveberry.org/

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