Strange Rebels: 1979 and the Birth of the 21st Century
Christian Caryl
"Most historians would have us believe that the 20th century ended and the 21st century began in 1989, with the fall of the Berlin Wall and the triumph of the West over the Soviet Union. But as veteran journalist Christian Caryl shows in Strange Rebels, the world we live in today--and the problems that plague it--can actually be traced back a decade earlier"--Provided by publisher.
Award History
0 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cundill History PrizeMajor | 2013 | Finalist | Secondary source |
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03 Suggested argument
The 21st-century world—and its major problems—can be traced back to a decade earlier than 1989, undermining the view that the 21st century began with the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Model confidence 66%
04 Reading orientation
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