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The Rise of the West: A History of the Human Community (Chicago, 1963) is a popular work by Canadian historian William H. McNeill.

The Rise of the West explored human history in terms of the effect of different old world civilisations on one another, and especially the dramatic effect of western civilization on others in the past 500 years. It had a major impact on historical theory, especially in distinction to Oswald Spenglers view of distinct, independent civilisations.

The rise of the West became already a synonym for this historical and unique processes in Europe in the last 500 years and its effects on other civilizations.

Joseph Needham also considered the reasons for the rise of the West, while researching Chinese history and scientific and engineering achievements.

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