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The Gray Area with Sean Illing cover image

Fareed Zakaria on our revolutionary moment

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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Understanding Modern Politics through Historical Revolutions

The book's historical focus on the Netherlands in the 16th century is driven by the desire to comprehend the current turbulent and revolutionary periods in politics. The Dutch are highlighted for pioneering modern politics by moving away from traditional monarchies to embrace capitalism, meritocracy, and democratic structures. Their innovative spirit, adoption of new technologies, and becoming the richest country in the world marked the beginning of a series of revolutions that reshaped the political landscape.

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