Civilization

Civilization" is the definitive history of Western civilization's rise to global dominance--and the "killer applications... (more)

Civilization" is the definitive history of Western civilization's rise to global dominance--and the "killer applications" that made this improbable ascent possible: competition, science, the rule of law, consumerism, modern medicine, and the work ethic. 400 pp. 150,000 print. (less)