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So, About Modern Europe...
David Imhoof
其他書名
A Conversational History from the Enlightenment to the Present Day
出版Bloomsbury Publishing, 2020-12-10
主題History / Europe / GeneralHistory / Modern / GeneralHistory / Social HistoryHistory / Modern / 20th Century / General
ISBN13501487179781350148710
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=60sKEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋The West – Europe and the USA – has kind of had its way with the world for a few centuries. Why else does everyone speak English, listen to hip-hop, and want to buy Mercedes?

Starting with the Enlightenment, Europeans developed big ideas that have increased opportunities for people around the world and raised standards of living. But those same ideas have also produced wars, genocide, colonialism, and the potential for global environmental disaster. This book describes the origins and legacy of this mixed bag of ideas which includes everything from democracy and feminism to those old foes, communism and capitalism. After all, it's a bag which still shapes how most people on the planet look at things today.

In a natural, funny and engaging style, So, About Modern Europe... expertly guides readers through the good, the bad and the indifferent of modern European history, convincingly arguing the need to 'tip the cap' to the Enlightenment and its influence along the way.