The West's history is one of extraordinary success; no other region, empire, culture or civilization has left so powerful a mark up on the world. The Rise of Western Power charts the rise of the West, covering its contributions in the form of representative government, the free enterprise system, modern science and the rule of law, but also two frighteningly destructive World Wars, the Holocaust, imperialistic domination and the Atlantic slave trade. Rather than looking at the rise of the West in a vacuum, Jonathan Daly explores the contributions of other cultures and civilizations in the growth of Europe's power. Historical, geographical and cultural factors are all given their place in the narrative. Adopting a thematic structure, the book looks at the rise of Western power through a series of revolutions - social, political, technological, military, commercial and industrial, among others. The result is a clear and engaging introduction to the history of Western civilization.