For me it would have to be Revolt Against the Modern World by Julius Evola. No matter where you are in life, no matter how sure you are of your beliefs, this book will at least cause you some mental conflict. I'm sure by now many of you will have either heard of it, or read it, but it's essentially the anti modernist manifesto. Evola makes great arguments for hierarchy, against secularism, against female liberation, and essentially a return to older more Pagan values. The book is very critical of Christianity, but Evola argues his points persuasively, with many of his arguments being hard to deny. The book certainly hasn't made me a Pagan, but it's certainly made me think, so I'd highly recommend it.
What book would you choose?
St. Augustine's City of God, for most of the same reasons you outlined, just from the opposite perspective. I see the Augustinian approach to issues of evil, human nature, governance, and relationships coming back in vogue in the next few decades.
There will be a revival, brother.
Sounds good. Will give it a try.