Why the West Rules--For Now: The Patterns of History, and What They Reveal about the Future

by Ian Morris

Book Overview

A New York Times Notable Book of the Year

"A remarkable book . . . an important book--one that challenges, stimulates and entertains. Anyone who does not believe there are lessons to be learned from history should start right here."--The Economist

Sometime around 1750, English entrepreneurs unleashed the astounding energies of steam and coal, and the world was forever changed. The emergence of factories,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312611692
• ISBN13: 9780312611699
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Picador USA
• Length: 768 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.4" x 8.1"