Essentials Of Age of Revolutions

Essentials Of Age of Revolutions

by Ruby Wishmo
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 30/03/2024

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The passage discusses several major revolutions throughout modern history that have shaped the world as we know it today. It covers:


- The First Liberal Revolution in the Dutch Republic in the 16th-17th centuries, which established many principles of liberal democracy and capitalism.


- The Glorious Revolution in England in 1688, which furthered these ideals and propelled Britain to global dominance.


- The failed French Revolution, which showed the dangers of attempting radical change from the top-down without addressing deeper societal issues.


- The Industrial Revolution initiated by Britain, which transformed the human condition and launched unprecedented economic growth worldwide.


- The identity revolutions of the 1960s around issues like civil rights, feminism, and LGBTQ rights, which led to significant social changes but also major backlash politically.


It then discusses the dual revolutions in geopolitics - the rise of new powers like China challenging American dominance, and the expansion of the liberal international order. Major themes discussed include globalization, the information revolution, and rising populism/nationalism in response to rapid changes in economies and cultures.


In conclusion, it argues that managing these ongoing revolutions will be complex, as liberal democracy faces threats both from authoritarianism and from impatience within its own ranks. Balancing freedom, community, and moral purpose will be crucial to withstand the pressures of change and prevent further fractures in societies.

ISBN:
1230007578212
1230007578212
Category:
General & world history
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
30-03-2024
Language:
English
Publisher:
GK

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