Vernáculo Arcano

 The Cold War did not give rise to the Global South, but rather created the conditions for its rise and for the questioning of Eurocentrism. Historical Context: Rise of Capitalism and Imperialism (1789-1848): The Industrial Revolution and the French Revolution marked the beginning of an era of European expansion and conquest of the rest of the world. The military and economic superiority of the West led to the capitulation of ancient civilizations and empires, establishing unprecedented global dominance. Napoleonic Wars (1792-1815): The Napoleonic Wars, motivated by economic and ideological rivalries, led to profound transformations in the world map and in the political atmosphere. France, despite its defeat, spread the ideas of the French Revolution, planting seeds of challenge to the Eurocentric world order. World Wars I and II (1914-1945): The World Wars marked the collapse of Western civilization in the 19th century. The rise of fascism and the subsequent victory of the Allies ...