First published 2011
For centuries, the West dominated the globe. But how? Bestselling historian Niall Ferguson reveals the six "killer apps" - from competition to consumerism - that gave Western civilization its edge. Now, as the Rest catch up, the West's monopoly may be ending. Can it adapt to stay on top?
Genres: history, non-fiction, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-analysis
Period: 21st-century
432 pages · Hardcover · The Penguin Press