Rise of Western Power: A Comparative History of Western Civilization

The Rise of Western Power, by Jonathan Daly, is a comprehensive and engaging history of Western civilization, covering its achievements, misdeeds, and contributions from other cultures and civilizations. The second edition includes new material and updated coverage of India, China, and the Islamic world, accompanied by timelines, maps, and study resources.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 696 pages
Publication date: 28 January 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

In this second edition of The Rise of Western Power, Jonathan Daly maintains the comprehensive scope of his introductory history of Western civilization while incorporating fresh content into every chapter, broadening the book's global coverage and engaging with the latest historical debates. The history of the West is a remarkable tale of triumph: no other region, empire, culture, or civilization has exerted such a profound influence on the world. Daly chronicles the West's accomplishments, including representative government, the free enterprise system, modern science, and the rule of law, as well as its transgressions: two World Wars, the Holocaust, imperialistic dominance, and the Atlantic slave trade. He guides us through a series of revolutions, examining the contributions of other cultures and civilizations to the West's emergence, while interweaving historical, geographical, and cultural factors. The new edition also offers expanded coverage of themes such as the environment and gender, along with additional insights into India, China, and the Islamic world. Daly's engaging narrative is complemented by timelines, maps, and further reading recommendations, along with a companion website featuring study questions, over 100 primary sources, and 60 historical maps to facilitate deeper study.

Weight: 1056g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350066137
Edition number: 2 ed