In his book and documentary series Civilization: The West and the Rest , historian Niall Ferguson identifies six "killer applications" that enabled Western civilization to achieve global dominance starting in the 1500s. The Six "Killer Apps" of Western Civilization
: He suggests the West is losing faith in its own heritage and institutions, potentially leading to a sudden demise rather than a slow transition. Civilization The West & the Rest
The book is available through major retailers like Amazon , Barnes & Noble , and Rizzoli Bookstore . Civilization: The West and the Rest: Ferguson, Niall In his book and documentary series Civilization: The
: The Industrial Revolution and the subsequent birth of a consumer society drove global trade and economic growth. Barnes & Noble