Věk revolucí – Zakaria Fareed (2024)

Populism, ideological fractures, economic and technological upheavals, war, and the ever-present risks of international disasters. The first decade of the 21st century may be the most revolutionary period in modern history. However, it is not the first. What revolutions truly shape history, and how can they help us understand our restless world? Fareed Zakaria masterfully examines the epochs and movements that have shaken norms while simultaneously shaping our time in this significant work: The fascinating enrichment of the Netherlands in the seventeenth century, which laid the foundations for contemporary politics. Next, the French Revolution, an explosive era leaving behind a bloody legacy that we have yet to fully shake off. And finally, perhaps the most important, the Industrial Revolution, catapulting Great Britain and the USA to global dominance and the creation of the modern world. Alongside these paradigm-shifting historical events, the author explores four contemporary revolutions and demonstrates that it is precisely these that are responsible for the real transformations in our society. They are globalization, technology, identity issues, and geopolitics. Despite all their advantages, the globalization and technological revolutions have brought deep disruption and pervasive anxiety. Identity is increasingly becoming...