Social progress from "summary" of The Economic Consequences of Peace by John Maynard Keynes
The end of the war brought a new era of hope and optimism to the people of Europe. The belief that social progress would follow in the wake of the conflict was widespread. However, as time went on, it became clear that this vision was far from reality. The peace treaties that were signed after the war did not serve to bring about the expected progress. Instead, they imposed heavy financial burdens on the defeated nations, leading to economic instability and social unrest. The harsh reparations demanded by the victors only served to deepen the economic crisis, further exacerbating the suffering of the people. As the economic situation deteriorated, political turmoil ensued. Governments struggled to maintain order as the people became increasingly disillusioned with their leaders. In this climate of uncertainty and unrest, extremist ideologies began to gain traction, leading to further division and conflict withi...
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