{"product_id":"9781441144751","title":"The Rise of Western Power: A Comparative History of Western Civilization","description":"The West's history is one of extraordinary success; no other region, empire, culture, or civilization has left so powerful a mark upon the world. \u003ci\u003eThe Rise of Western Power\u003c\/i\u003e charts the West's achievements-representative government, the free enterprise system, modern science, and the rule of law-as well as its misdeeds-two frighteningly destructive World Wars, the Holocaust, imperialistic domination, and the Atlantic slave trade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdopting a global perspective, Jonathan Daly explores the contributions of other cultures and civilizations to the West's emergence. Historical, geographical, and cultural factors all unfold in the narrative. Adopting a thematic structure, the book traces the rise of Western power through a series of revolutions-social, political, technological, military, commercial, and industrial, among others. The result is a clear and engaging introduction to the history of Western civilization.","brand":"Bloomsbury USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47134483349744,"sku":"9781441144751","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781441144751_p0.jpg?v=1763793818","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781441144751","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}