In "History Has Begun," Bruno Maçães presents a riveting and provocative thesis that challenges the conventional narrative of America's place in the world. Rather than viewing the United States as a superpower in gentle decline following its Cold War apex, Maçães posits that America is just now stepping into its own unique epoch, crafting a future distinct from any civilization before it. Through a masterful analysis that spans from the early foundations of the American Republic to the tumultuous currents shaping it today, Maçães invites readers on a journey to explore the emergence of a new American civilization, one that is unfolding before our very eyes. With an astute examination of contemporary debates ranging from gun control and religious freedom to foreign policy and the indelible impact of the Trump presidency, Maçães delineates the contours of a nation in the throes of defining its identity. "History Has Begun" offers not only a compelling vision of America's future but also a nuanced understanding of its past, challenging readers to reconsider what they thought they knew about the United States. This book is a must-read for anyone keen to understand the evolving American narrative and the values that may come to shape this new chapter in the annals of civilization.