Why the West Rules - For Now by Ian Morris
The Patterns of History, and What They Reveal About the Future
This book is a comprehensive exploration of the historical and cultural patterns that have led to Western dominance in the world. The author uses a broad range of evidence from archaeology, genetics, and linguistics to trace the development of East and West from prehistoric times to the present, arguing that physical geography, rather than culture, religion, or great men, is the primary driving force behind the rise of the West. The book also offers a forecast for the future, predicting a shift in global power from the West to the East.
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- Published
- 2010
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 768
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- De Val Van Het Westen. Hoelang Houdt De Westerse Dominantie Nog Stand?
- De val van het Westen
- Why the West Rules — For Now
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