West & The Rest — Civilization The

: A combination of institutional frameworks and cultural values (often linked to the Protestant work ethic) provided the human capital necessary for sustained development. Current Status and Potential Decline

: The political and economic fragmentation of Europe fostered a competitive environment between and within states, driving innovation. Civilization The West & the Rest

: Breakthroughs in healthcare more than doubled life expectancy, allowing Western empires to expand into previously inhospitable regions. : A combination of institutional frameworks and cultural

: Other civilizations have now successfully "downloaded" these six features, allowing countries like China to challenge Western supremacy. Barnes & Noble

Ferguson argues that the West's era of predominance may be ending:

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