Civilization & Barbarity in 20th Century Europe

The book explores the duality of 20th-century Europe, highlighting both its remarkable achievements in science, art, and the establishment of welfare states, and the devastating conflicts and oppressive regimes that arose during the same period. It examines the democratization of culture and the expansion of human rights alongside the horrors of two world wars and totalitarian rule. The narrative seeks to understand how such contrasting elements coexist and what lessons can be drawn from this complex historical landscape.