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Civilization

English, Niall Ferguson, 2018
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Winner of the Estoril Global Issues Distinguished Book Prize 2013. In 1412, Europe was a miserable backwater ravaged by plague, bad sanitation, and incessant war, while the Orient was home to dazzling civilizations. Yet, somehow, the West came to dominate the Rest for most of the next half millennium. In this vital, brilliant book, Niall Ferguson reveals the six 'killer applications' that the Rest lacked: competition, science, property rights, medicine, consumerism, and the work ethic. And he asks: do we still have these winning tools? Or is this the end of Western ascendancy?

'Brilliantly written, full of wit and virtuosity, stuffed with memorable lines and gorgeous bits of information. A great read.' - The Times

'A dazzling history of Western ideas ... epic.' - Economist

'Vivid and fascinating.' - Daily Telegraph

'Superb ... brings history alive ... dazzling.' - Independent

'This is sharp. It feels urgent. Ferguson ... twists his knife with great literary brio.' - Andrew Marr, Financial Times.

Key specifications

Language
English
Author
Niall Ferguson
Year
2018
Number of pages
432

General information

Item number
8980776
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Category
Non-fiction
Release date
7.6.2018

Book properties

Language
English
Author
Niall Ferguson
Year
2018
Number of pages
432

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
0,77 kg
Climate contribution
EUR 0,12

Product dimensions

Height
198 mm
Width
129 mm
Weight
350 g

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