{"title":"Fritz Bartel","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful world of Fritz Bartel, a distinguished author whose work delves deep into the realms of history and military studies. His renowned book, \u003cem\u003eThe Triumph of Broken Promises\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a compelling exploration of global politics and economics in the late 20th century. Bartel masterfully navigates the intricate web of international relations and the socio-economic shifts that shaped the modern world, making his work an invaluable resource for history enthusiasts and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBartel's writing is notable for its clarity and meticulous research, providing readers with a thorough understanding of complex historical events. His insightful analysis helps to unravel the profound impact of political manoeuvres and policy decisions on global dynamics. Whether you're a student of history or simply passionate about understanding the forces that have influenced our world today, Fritz Bartel's collection is sure to offer enriching perspectives and thought-provoking narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-triumph-of-broken-promises-by-fritz-bartel-9780674976788","title":"The Triumph of Broken Promises","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA powerful case that the economic shocks of the 1970s hastened both the end of the Cold War and the rise of neoliberalism by forcing governments to impose austerity on their own people.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy did the Cold War come to a peaceful end? And why did neoliberal economics sweep across the world in the late twentieth century? In this pathbreaking study, Fritz Bartel argues that the answer to these questions is one and the same. The Cold War began as a competition between capitalist and communist governments to expand their social contracts as they raced to deliver their people a better life. But the economic shocks of the 1970s made promises of better living untenable on both sides of the Iron Curtain. Energy and financial markets placed immense pressure on governments to discipline their social contracts. Rather than make promises, political leaders were forced to break them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a sweeping narrative, \u003ci\u003eThe Triumph of Broken Promises\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of how the pressure to break promises spurred the end of the Cold War. In the West, neoliberalism provided Western leaders like Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher with the political and ideological tools to shut down industries, impose austerity, and favour the interests of capital over labour. But in Eastern Europe, revolutionaries like Lech Walesa in Poland resisted any attempt at imposing market discipline. Mikhail Gorbachev tried in vain to reform the Soviet system, but the necessary changes ultimately presented too great a challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFaced with imposing economic discipline antithetical to communist ideals, Soviet-style governments found their legitimacy irreparably damaged. But in the West, politicians could promote austerity as an antidote to the excesses of ideological opponents, setting the stage for the rise of the neoliberal global economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000821563628,"sku":"9780674976788","price":92.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8269763482428.jpg?v=1763307396"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/fritz-bartel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}