Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present

Why does Zakaria characterize the era from 1600 forward as the age of revolutions? How does this era distinguish itself from prior periods in history?

How would you characterize the author’s political stance? How are those values reflected in his presentation of the concept of revolutions? How might someone who holds a different position interpret those same events in history?

What is the dual definition of the word “revolution?” How do both versions of the term play out in the revolutions detailed in the book? Analyze at least two specific “revolutions” in your response.