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A time for greatness
Book • 1942
Herbert Agar's "A Time for Greatness" is a historical analysis that examines the rise of fascism and the importance of democratic values.
Agar argues that the West's weakness and failure to confront the threat of fascism allowed Hitler's rise to power.
He emphasizes the need for a return to Western liberal democratic values and advocates for social reforms to address inequality and injustice.
The book's focus on the importance of individual liberty and the dangers of unchecked power resonates with contemporary concerns about the fragility of democracy.
Agar's work serves as a reminder of the historical context of political ideologies and the ongoing struggle to preserve democratic values.
Agar argues that the West's weakness and failure to confront the threat of fascism allowed Hitler's rise to power.
He emphasizes the need for a return to Western liberal democratic values and advocates for social reforms to address inequality and injustice.
The book's focus on the importance of individual liberty and the dangers of unchecked power resonates with contemporary concerns about the fragility of democracy.
Agar's work serves as a reminder of the historical context of political ideologies and the ongoing struggle to preserve democratic values.
