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R**T
an excellent background and insight into how and why the modern ...
an excellent background and insight into how and why the modern world functions and looks today. Very readable and not too heavy on details to keep it light, broad and interesting without getting too bogged down at any point. very enjoyable to establish the context to the current global situation but probably slightly light and general on the possible future directions of the 'west'.
A**R
Fascinating critique of Western Civilisation.
I found this book, "The West and the Rest" to be an incredibly and worthwhile insight into Western pre-eminence in the modern era. I have learned about historical events that shaped the modern world - no small feat to distill the salient historical factors into one book. I would not agree entirely with all of the author's contentions, but I would highly commend the book to anyone interested in the evolution of Western society.
M**S
A gem of a book
Wish I'd read this book years ago and will likely read it (or at least parts of it) again. Enormous in scope and crammed with fascinating detail, it's a gem of a book.
W**D
Brilliant, readable and interesting
Brilliant, readable and interesting. Ferguson always sets out to challenge the conventional view of history. I love his style, read it in 2 sittings
A**R
History that is Relevant to Us All
There are reasons why Western Europe emerged from the Dark Ages and became the dominant Civilzation in the world. After this book read Degeneration to make sense of why the Western domination is faltering.
A**R
Time to kill the 'Killer Apps?'
Intersting and readable but some of his data assembly is curious. Was the situation in post revolutionary France different from newly independent USA because of his 'Apps' or because the situation in the two countries before the events were completely different? Were French and British styles of colonisation of Africa so very different? The whole 'Killer Apps' thing seems to be just a marketing gimmick and, as with other pronouncements by Ferguson, the conclusions he reaches don't seem to be a logical follow on from the data presented.
M**M
Three Stars
Brilliant and very thought provoking. The breadth of Ferguson's research and analysis is staggering.
S**S
Brilliant
Brilliant. Smooth enjoyable read.
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