Civilization
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What’s it about?
Why did the West dominate global history for 500 years? Niall Ferguson identifies six 'killer apps'—from competition to the work ethic—that built modern civilization, and warns they are now at risk.
You’ll learn
- Six killer apps that made the West dominant
- How competition drove innovation and progress
- Why property rights fuel economic growth
- The fragile foundations of modern civilization