Forging the Modern World: A History (e-book)

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"In Forging the Modern World," second edition, by Carter and Warren provides an accessible explanation of important changes in international political, economic, and cultural relationships since the fifteenth century. The book is markedly different from previous world history texts in at least three important ways. Unlike earlier works that deal only with broadening or contracting empires, this text offers much more detail on how and why certain empires became modern, what role they played in the development of modernity, and how these nations changed their societies over time. Furthermore, unlike earlier works, this one provides an in-depth analysis of how some of the great powers of the past managed to hold together after World War II. Finally, in addition to a detailed account of how and why various nations pursued different paths, this text traces the development of international law, discusses how some states changed after World War I and examines how some countries emerged as suzeris within a global community that had been formed during the industrial revolution.

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"In Forging the Modern World," second edition, by James Carter and Richard Warren presents an intriguing, thorough historical narrative that illuminates how the world came together and divided itself into various states, how certain nations strove to forge peace and freedom, and how others sought to plunge the world into war. Carter and Warren succeed in producing an easily readable text that leaves the reader with much more insight than had been offered in the past. In addition, this text provides an attractive overview of world history and an overall sense of a world perspective. It avoids romanticizing world events and downplaying the significance of historical perspectives, instead focusing its attention on sober, realistic insights into how different nations and peoples shaped their histories. Carter and Warren do not deal extensively with events in the Middle East and the Gulf War, but their analysis is rich and insightful.

In Forging the Modern World, the editors successfully weave together historical, cultural, and legal evidence to answer questions about the formation of nations, the evolution of global society, and the place of peace and commerce in human affairs. The editors make clear the critical importance of international law in shaping the future by showing that the foundation of democracy and open markets has depended greatly on the development of international law. They also present an impressive account of how international organizations like the United Nations have worked to manage conflicts and emergencies, ending some of the worst conflicts and disasters in history.