The Rise of Western Power: A Comparative History of Western Civilization

The West's history is one of extraordinary success; no other region empire culture or civilization has left so powerful a mark upon the world. The Rise of Western Power charts the West's achievements-representative government the free enterprise system modern science and the rule of law-as well as its misdeeds-two frighteningly destructive World Wars the Holocaust imperialistic domination and the Atlantic slave trade.Adopting a global perspective Jonathan Daly explores the contributions of other cultures and civilizations to the West's emergence. Historical geographical and cultural factors all unfold in the narrative. Adopting a thematic structure the book traces the rise of Western power through a series of revolutions-social political technological military commercial and industrial among others. The result is a clear and engaging introduction to the history of Western civilization.