Statistics - crucial event in 2014 decided the century

Cambridge scientist points out that the course of the previous five centuries was also shaped by events occurring in the middle of their second decade

Dramatic event that will determine the course of the whole XX century will happen in 2014 says a scientist at Cambridge University.

According to Professor Nicholas Boyle's happening in this fateful year will determine whether the world will enjoy peace and prosperity in the coming decades and will be torn by war and poverty.


Scientists believe that the financial turmoil could cause the crisis and the response of American leaders will be essential to overcome it

He is convinced that the new global organizations, not nation-states will be key to ensuring stability.

Professor Boyle has chosen precisely in 2014, because the pace of the previous five centuries was also shaped by events occurring in the middle of their second decade.

For example, in 1517 Martin Luther nailed his theses to the church door in Wittenberg, which marked the beginning of the Reformation and the rise of Protestantism.

A century later, in 1618, beginning 30 years of war and decades of religious conflict in Western Europe, culminating in the establishment of the Hanover dynasty in England in 1715

Vienna congress was held in 1815 after the defeat of Napoleon, bringing centuries of relative stability in Europe.

In 1914, however, World War I -

catastrophic conflict that killed millions and set the atmosphere of discord in the international arena throughout the XX century.

"The nature of a century that is reflected in its second decade, so why is our different? Weather is partly to do with how we divide our understanding of human nature and human history.

If the century there will be some features, they will be known by its 20th year - the same applies to humans. Another factor is the change of generations ", says Prof. Boyle in
his book "2014 - how to survive the next world crisis", which was released today.

The author predicts that economic collapse could herald the beginning of a major crisis in international relations.

U.S. will become a major player in making crucial decisions, or condemn us to a century of violence and poverty or will lead us into a new era of global cooperation.

Boyle, however, warns that peace is the only possible alternative if the world realize that the era of nation states is over and implement an effective system of global governance.