In Time to Come. a Novel.

By Eleanor Holmes

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1240872437
• ISBN13: 9781240872435
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: British Library, Historical Print Editions
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.7"