Why did British boats shoot their way up the Yangzi in 1842, rather
than Chinese ones up the Thames? Why do Easterners use English more
than Europeans speak in Mandarin or Japanese? To put it bluntly, why
does the West rule? There are two schools of thought: the 'Long-Term
Lock In' theory, suggesting some sort of inevitability, and the
'Short-Term Accident' theory. But both approaches have misunderstood
the shape of history.
Ian Morris presents a startling new theory. He explains with flair and
authority why the paths of development differed in the East and West
and - analysing a vicious twist in trajectories just ahead of us -
predicts when the West's lead will come to an end.
'Here you have three books wrapped into one: an exciting novel that
happens to be true; an entertaining but thorough historical account of
everything important that happened to any important people in the last
10 millennia; and an educated guess about what will happen in the
future. Read, learn, and enjoy!' Jared Diamond
'A great work of synthesis and argument, drawing together an awesome
range of materials and authorities to bring us a fresh, sharp reading
of East-West relationships.' Andrew Marr
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ISBN
9781847652942
Publisert
2018
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Profile Books
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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