Historia del presente

With lucid and revealing prose, Manuel Montero leads us through an exciting tour of the main historical events from the mid-20th century to the present day. We begin this journey back in time by looking at the aftermath of World War II, the outbreak of the Cold War, the political rivalries of the new world order, and the subsequent heyday of the West, a period of breakneck economic growth but one that brought with it significant challenges. We will also delve into historical events such as the Chinese Revolution, the fall of Soviet communism, decolonization, the revolutionary processes in Latin America or the Arab Spring, moments that have undoubtedly marked a before and after in history and that have configured the world as we know it today. Finally, Montero analyzes how globalization has completely altered the way we relate to each other, both personally and geopolitically, and how the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have jeopardized our way of life. In short, a deep and reflective look that invites readers to reflect on the inequalities and weaknesses of our society, on the importance of facing the challenges of the present and those that the future undoubtedly holds for us.