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The Rise of Western Power
Jonathan Daly
其他書名
A Comparative History of Western Civilization
出版A&C Black, 2013-12-19
主題History / Europe / GeneralHistory / GeneralHistory / World
ISBN14411447579781441144751
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=0ZlOAQAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋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.