{"id":2051303,"date":"2023-10-01T05:28:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-01T09:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/when-european-progress-gets-too-progressive\/"},"modified":"2023-10-01T05:31:13","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T09:31:13","slug":"when-european-progress-gets-too-progressive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/when-european-progress-gets-too-progressive\/","title":{"rendered":"When European progress becomes excessively progressive."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhen-european-progress-gets-too-progressive%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2051303&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Untold \u200cStories of \u200cEurope: A Personal Journey through History<\/h2>\n<p>The decades of \u2064Communist rule over Central and Eastern\u200b Europe were marked \u200dby isolation and\u200d darkness. The people were cut off from the\u2063 rest of the\u200d continent,\u200d fed fake news by state \u200bagencies, and denied\u200c the freedom to\u2062 travel or \u2064connect with\u200d foreigners. Dissident intellectuals were forced to write \u2062their thoughts on scarce\u2064 paper, circulated only among trusted friends. But even in the\u200d face of oppression, the connection between\u200b East and West could never \u200dbe\u200c fully severed.<\/p>\n<p>Enter Timothy Garton Ash, a British public intellectual and chronicler of Europe. In his latest book, <i>Homelands<\/i>, Garton Ash \u200btakes us on\u200d a captivating journey through the continent&#8217;s tumultuous history. From World War\u2062 II to Russia&#8217;s \u2063war \u200bagainst Ukraine, he travels from the Thames to the Dnipro, from Washington, D.C. to Warsaw, documenting his \u2062conversations with European politicians\u200b and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-lawmakers-demand-mark-zuckerberg-release-info-on-facebook-suppressing-hunter-biden-laptop-story\/\" title=\"GOP Lawmakers Demand Mark Zuckerberg Release Info on Facebook Suppressing Hunter Biden Laptop Story\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cruz-calls-for-scrutiny-of-platforms-that-halted-gamestop-trading\/\" title=\"Cruz Calls For Scrutiny of Platforms That Halted GameStop Trading\">ordinary citizens<\/a> alike<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This is not a typical biography or history book. Instead, Garton Ash\u200b weaves together\u200b personal anecdotes and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/george-washingtons-hair-up-for-auction\/\" title=\"George Washington\u2019s Hair Up For Auction\">historical events<\/a>, offering a unique perspective on Europe&#8217;s development as a\u2064 political entity. \u200cHe delves into key moments such as the \u200dfall of the Berlin Wall,\u200d the Bosnian\u2064 war, Brexit, and the rise of conservative parties in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>But\u200b where Garton Ash truly shines is in his vivid descriptions of life under Communism. He recounts meetings with influential figures like V\u00e1clav Havel and Bronis\u0142aw Geremek,\u200b and takes us on a journey through \u200dthe streets of East\u2063 Germany,\u2062 Berlin, and the war-torn\u2064 lands of Bosnia and\u2063 Kosovo. Through his stories, we can almost hear the crackling sounds of\u2064 short-wave radios broadcasting Radio\u2063 Free Europe, and feel\u2064 the struggles and triumphs of\u200b those living behind the Iron Curtain.<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of Garton Ash&#8217;s book is the idea of\u200c Europe as a symbol \u2062of freedom. He\u2063 passionately advocates for a Europe that embraces freedom and stands against oppression. However, he also grapples with disappointment as he witnesses the return of violence \u2062on the continent\u200c and the rise of political leaders whose \u200bvisions do not align with his own.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Garton Ash&#8217;s hope is\u2062 for a Europe \u200dthat \u2062continues \u2062to evolve and expand, while respecting the \u2064diverse beliefs and inclinations \u200bof its people. As we embark on this journey through <i>Homelands<\/i>, \u200dwe are reminded of the importance \u2064of remembering Europe&#8217;s past and the struggles that\u200d have shaped its present.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Book Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Title:<\/strong> Homelands: A Personal History \u200dof Europe<\/li>\n<li><strong>Author:<\/strong> Timothy Garton Ash<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Yale\u2062 University Press<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pages:<\/strong> \u200b 384<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> $28<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>Jakub\u200c Grygiel is\u200d a professor at The \u2063Catholic University of \u200cAmerica,\u2062 visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution, and \u2064senior adviser at The Marathon Initiative.<\/i><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How do the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-aftermath-of-the-covid-shots\/\" title=\"The Aftermath of the COVID Shots\">personal stories shared<\/a> by ordinary citizens, like the elderly couple in Poland,\u2064 contribute to our understanding of Europe&#8217;s \u200dhistory and the values that unite its people<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Garton \u200dAsh&#8217;s approach \u200cto storytelling \u2064is\u2063 deeply personal and immersive. He intertwines\u200c his own experiences\u200b and reflections with the \u2062narratives\u2064 of individuals he \u2064encounters\u200d along \u200bthe way. Through their stories, we gain an intimate understanding of\u200d the struggles \u200band triumphs \u2062of the \u200dEuropean people.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200dbook starts with\u2062 a poignant \u2062account of Garton Ash&#8217;s visit to \u2063Berlin, a city \u2062divided \u200bby \u2062the Iron Curtain for decades. Standing at the\u2064 Brandenburg Gate, once a symbol of division, he reflects on \u2064the\u2064 reunification of Germany and the hopes\u200d that it brought \u2062for\u200b a united\u2063 Europe. From there,\u200d he takes us on a whirlwind tour of \u2062Europe, exploring its diverse cultures, meeting individuals from all walks \u2064of life, and uncovering the untold stories of its people.<\/p>\n<p>Garton Ash&#8217;s \u2064encounters with politicians shed \u2063light on\u2064 the complexities of European integration and the challenges faced by the\u200b European Union. \u200cHe engages in candid conversations with \u200bleaders such as Angela Merkel \u200band Emmanuel Macron, discussing the rise of \u2063nationalism, the refugee crisis, and the\u2063 future of European unity.\u2062 These conversations offer a rare glimpse\u200b into the\u2063 inner workings of European politics and the \u200cintricate\u2062 dynamics shaping the continent.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is his interactions with ordinary\u200b citizens that truly\u200b give depth and humanity to the narrative. Garton \u200dAsh listens to the stories of those \u2062who experienced the horrors of war,\u200d the harsh\u200c realities\u200b of communism, and\u2063 the struggles of post-communist transition. Their \u2063accounts depict the resilience of the human spirit and reveal\u2062 the underlying values that bind Europeans together.<\/p>\n<p>One particularly moving story is that of \u2064an elderly couple in Poland. They share their memories of life\u2062 under \u200bcommunism, the longing for\u200d freedom, and their joy when \u200bthe \u200cIron Curtain finally fell.\u2062 Their tale \u2064serves as a\u200b reminder that behind the grand political stage, it is\u2062 the ordinary people who bear \u2064the weight of history and shape the \u200bfuture.<\/p>\n<p>Garton Ash&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/when-european-progress-gets-too-progressive\/\" title=\"When European progress becomes excessively progressive.\">writing style \u200ceffortlessly blends \u200dhistorical analysis<\/a> with personal anecdotes,\u200b making the \u2062complex \u200csubject matter accessible to all readers. He skillfully illuminates the intricate\u200c tapestry of Europe&#8217;s past and present, highlighting\u2063 the interconnectedness\u2063 of its nations and the shared experiences\u200c that bind them together.<\/p>\n<p>Through his journey, Garton Ash \u200cpaints a compelling portrait of Europe, reminding us that history is not just a series of events but a living,\u200c breathing tapestry\u2064 of personal stories. It is these stories, untold for so long, that reveal the\u2064 true essence \u2062of\u2064 Europe and offer hope for a more united and inclusive future.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2063 conclusion, &#8220;Homelands&#8221; is a remarkable book \u200cthat takes readers on a personal journey through\u2063 Europe&#8217;s untold \u200cstories. Garton\u200d Ash&#8217;s powerful \u200bstorytelling, coupled with\u200d his deep understanding of the continent&#8217;s history, makes for \u2064an engaging and enlightening read. \u200cThis book is a testament to the resilience,\u200b diversity, and interconnectedness of\u200c the European people, and serves as a call to embrace\u200d our\u200d shared humanity in the face of an ever-changing world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Communist rule in Central and Eastern Europe was marked by isolation and misinformation. State agencies controlled all news, falsely promising prosperity and a pending revolution in the West. 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