How the West Won Rodney Stark Hardcover 2014 Triumph of Modernity History

Condition: Good • Interior: Multiple pages with yellow highlighting/underlining (not extensive, but visible across chapters) See photos • Dust Jacket & Cover: Light edge wear, overall very good • Binding: Tight and intact. • Pages: Otherwise clean, no writing or margin notes aside from highlighting. Details: • Author: Rodney Stark • Title: How the West Won: The Neglected Story of the Triumph of Modernity • Format: Hardcover with dust jacket • Publisher: ISI Books (Intercollegiate Studies Institute) • Publication Year: 2014 • Edition: First Edition • ISBN: 9781610170857 Description: Rodney Stark’s How the West Won: The Neglected Story of the Triumph of Modernity, a compelling historical analysis that challenges conventional wisdom about the rise of Western civilization. First edition hardcover (2014, ISI Books), this volume explores how Western culture achieved global dominance through advances in science, technology, intellectual life, and social organization—while debunking myths such as the “Dark Ages” and reevaluating the Roman Empire’s role in history. Stark argues that Western civilization’s unique trajectory set the foundation for modernity, offering thought-provoking insights supported by rigorous research. This edition includes bibliographical references, index, and durable binding with dust jacket featuring classical artwork.