The elevator pitch for niall fergusons civilization. With an understanding of history that has set himself apart from other writers, he has managed to create a niche for himself quite unlike any other. Ive recently started a history course at my university. Aug 23, 20 at this esmt open lecture, harvard professor niall ferguson discussed and debated issues raised in his latest book civilization. Chronicling the rise and fall of empires alongside clashes and fusions of civilizations, civilization.
In the fourth chapter of niall fergusons book, civilization. It may also be the last, if ferguson s warnings about the sudden end of western domination come. He is also a senior fellow at the hoover institution, stanford university, and a senior research fellow at jesus college, oxford. The west and the rest kindle edition by ferguson, niall. Yet now, ferguson shows how the rest have downloaded the killer apps the west once monopolized, while the west has literally lost faith in itself. Niall ferguson has written this, his latest book, largely for teenagers. Niall ferguson has 54 books on goodreads with 157310 ratings. It may also be the last, if fergusons warnings about the sudden end of western domination come. Niall ferguson from the bestselling author of the ascent of money and the square and the tower western civilizations rise to global dominance is the single most important historical phenomenon of the past five centuries. The west and the rest the accompanying sixpart channel 4 series starts on 6 march. Civilization the west and the rest by niall ferguson book. Fergusons civilization is very different from kenneth clarks civilisation. Niall ferguson books list of books by author niall ferguson. The answer, niall ferguson argues, was that the west developed six killer applications that the rest lacked.
Civilization part 2 bbc series by niall ferguson duration. Its a very enoyable read listen and although i didnt necessarily agree with the author on all points it certainly was entertaining, something niall fergusons narration adds to. Ferguson then goes on to explain how in colonizing africa, european powers created secondclass citizens, which led to beliefs in racial inequality and resulted in some of europes most. The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of niall fergusons provocative best seller, civilization. Access a free summary of civilization, by niall ferguson and 20,000 other business, leadership and nonfiction books on getabstract. Fergusons latest book, published next month, is called civilization. Tisch professor of history at harvard university and william ziegler professor of business administration at harvard business school, a senior research fellow of jesus college, oxford, and a senior research fellow of the hoover institution, stanford university. Thus, if you are looking for serious academic explanations for the rise of the west, or a book to introduce teenagers to world history, you can leave civilization on the shelf. Civilization takes readers on their own extraordinary journey around the world from the grand canal at nanjing to the topkapi palace in istanbul. Niall fergusons rightwing paean to western values is unsuited to being taught in schools, says bernard porter. The six ways the west beat the rest niall ferguson. He is also a senior fellow at the hoover institution, stanford university, and a.
In his 2003 book, empire, which was published here in the immediate wake of the united statesled invasion of iraq, the popular british historian niall ferguson argued that the united states. Ferguson uses historical evidence of technological innovation, religious effects, and economic differences, among other factors, to explain why the west, and western europe especially, was the. Other than that, it is certainly an entertaining read. These were the killer applications that allowed the west to leap. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. See all books authored by niall ferguson, including the ascent of money. Niall ferguson is one of britains most renowned historians. Western civilization has risen to dominate world affairs over the last five hundred years, a record unmatched in world history and at odds with its population and geography relative to other countries and civilizations, due to six killer apps that have provided an advantage on the international. The west and the rest by niall ferguson is an excellent book about why the west dominated the rest of the world for so long and why that advantage has recently faded. The west and the rest, is mostly about the past, it true importance is what it says about our future. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Presented by niall ferguson, the show reveals the killer apps of the wests success competition, science, the property owning democracy, modern medicine. Western civilizations rise to global dominance is the single most im.
Niall ferguson is one of the worlds most renowned historians. Civilisation by niall furguson is a must for any fan of historical nonfiction titles. Pdf civilization the west and the rest niall ferguson. A financial history of the world, and civilization. Presented by niall ferguson, the show reveals the killer apps of the wests success competition, science, the property owning democracy, modern medicine, the consumer society and the protestant work ethic. A liberal rightwinger, mr ferguson remains an unapologetic and committed believer in the gospel of free markets, individual rights, and assorted enlightenment values. Nov 06, 2016 civilization part 2 bbc series by niall ferguson duration. The book is partly designed so a 17yearold boy or girl will get a lot of history in a very digestible way, and be able to relate to it, he told the observer recently.
The six killer apps of western power 01 by niall ferguson isbn. Mar 25, 2011 civilization, with its six killer apps, is the latest in that older, grander, holeyer tradition. The book is very, very detailed over 700 end notes, plus a 30 page bibliography, but extremely readable. Daily telegraph books of the year if in the year 1411 you had been able to circumnavigate the globe, you would have been most impressed by the. This book is about all these differences why they existed and why they mattered so much. Acclaimed historian niall ferguson argues that beginning in the fifteenth century. Ferguson show up on here a few times, so id like to. He is senior fellow at the hoover institution, stanford. Books by niall ferguson author of the ascent of money. Previously, he was a professor at harvard university and new york university, was also a senior research fellow at jesus college, oxford, and a visiting professor at the new college of the humanities. The west and the rest ebook written by niall ferguson.
At this esmt open lecture, harvard professor niall ferguson discussed and debated issues raised in his latest book civilization. The key question today is whether or not the west has lost its monopoly on these six things. Civilization, with its six killer apps, is the latest in that older, grander, holeyer tradition. Nowadays it is hard not too worry about the future, as we struggle from one funding crisis to the next, watching resources for. The west and the rest, niall ferguson tackles whether the west is now destined to take a back seat to asia. The west and the rest with niall feruguson for the past five centuries, western civilizations have prevailed around the world. He is the author of many bestsellers on financial and political history, including the ascent of money, empire and war of the world in addition to his academic work he has written and presented many highly successful television series based on his books, including civilization. The west and the rest recasts world history with force and wit. The west and the rest, bestselling author niall ferguson argues that, beginning in the fifteenth century, the west developed six powerful new concepts that the rest lacked. Jun 10, 2015 niall ferguson is one of the worlds most renowned historians. The west and the rest, popular and controversial historian niall ferguson sets out to explain why western civilization, roughly understood as the set of peoples and nations that live in the earths northern hemisphere, reaching from the u. Ferguson uses historical evidence of technological innovation, religious effects, and economic differences, among other factors, to explain why the west, and western. British historian niall ferguson 51 is a reluctant neocon who prefers the epithet doctrinaire liberal to any other bestowed upon him by critics.
Its uniqueness is in the breadth of knowlege expresssed painlessly by the authout. The way we evaluate western civilization is deeply influenced by our political views. Nowadays it is hard not too worry about the future, as we struggle from one funding crisis to the next, watching resources for public investments like education erode. Feb 19, 2011 fergusons latest book, published next month, is called civilization. I hope im not breaking any rules by posting this here. Prolific oxford, harvard and stanford professor niall ferguson continues his excellent string of publications with a well researched and erudite tour of the past 500 years of western civilization. Ben wilson on niall fergusons beguiling new book, civilization. Nov 02, 2011 this book is about all these differences why they existed and why they mattered so much. Acclaimed historian niall ferguson argues that beginning in the fifteenth century, the west developed six powerful new concepts, or killer applicationscompetition, science, the rule of law, modern medicine, consumerism, and the work ethicthat the rest lacked, allowing it to. Brexit, populism and kissinger with niall ferguson conversations with history. Civilization the west and the rest by niall ferguson. Mar 18, 2011 ben wilson on niall fergusons beguiling new book, civilization.
Who else would ever think of blue jeans as a significant item in the spread of civilization. He is the author of paper and iron, the house of rothschild, the pity of war, the cash nexus, empire, colossus, the war of the world, the ascent of money, high financier, civilization, the great degeneration, kissinger, 19231968. The west and the rest, read brilliantly by the author himself. Western civilizations rise to global dominance is the single most important historical phenomenon of the past five centuries. It tackles a large and complex subject in a way that could hardly be. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading civilization. The book, ostensibly, is organized around what ferguson considers the six. Specializing in both economics and history, the scottish writer niall ferguson is world renowned for his highly incisive and informative writing.
Nov 15, 2011 in his 2003 book, empire, which was published here in the immediate wake of the united statesled invasion of iraq, the popular british historian niall ferguson argued that the united states. Evernimble historian ferguson historyharvard univ the ascent of money. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read civilization. If in the year 1411 you had been able to circumnavigate the globe, you would have. Fergusons book is a serious study presented in a racy smallscreen style. Niall fergusons most popular book is the ascent of money. Civilization part 1 bbc series by niall ferguson youtube. Niall ferguson is one of the leading and most controversial historians of his generation. The book is the basis for a television series in britain, and he told an interviewer that it aims to give a 17yearold boy or girl. The west and the rest, ferguson creates a correlation between advancements in european medical technology and the colonizing of africa. The study of western civilization, which dominated american education after world war ii, has long been under attack, and is increasingly hard to. In an interview with the guardian, ferguson spoke about his love for ali, who, he writes in the preface, understands better than anyone i know what western civilisation really means and what it still has to offer the world. See all books by niall ferguson about niall ferguson niall ferguson, ma, d. Acclaimed historian niall ferguson argues that beginning in the fifteenth century, the west developed six powerful new concepts, or killer applicationscompetition, science, the rule of law, modern medicine, consumerism, and the work ethicthat the rest lacked, allowing it to surge past all other competitors.
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