description: Why the West Has Won A history of the rise to dominance of the West, exploring the links between cultural values and military success. It studies nine major clashes between West and non-West, arguing that the West won not just because of technology, but because of its focus on individualism and democratic rights. Full description
language: English
title: Why the West Has Won: Carnage & Culture from Salamis to Vietnam
titlecomplete: Why the West Has Won: Carnage & Culture from Salamis to Vietnam
genres: Historical, History, Ancient History, European History, World History, War, Military History, Nonfiction, Military Fiction, Politics
ratings_count: 2521
publisher: Faber & Faber Ltd