Explores how and why Western civilization ascended to preeminence in the modern world

This text aims to help students understand how Europe made the transition from one of many developing regions into the world’s first industrial power.  The book represents the views and arguments of a wide range of scholars seeking to explain the West’s ascendancy.

Learning Goals

Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:

• Understand the history of the West
• Explore the views of a wide range of scholars