Rise of the Rich : A New View of Modern World History (9780815631712)

'The rise of the West' has long been the accepted doctrine for framing analyses of world history. Privileging a Eurocentric approach, this traditional paradigm obscures the significance of the indigenous rich in non-Western regions and fails to recognize the contributions of the Orient. In this book, Peter Gran seeks to reframe current historical debates, presenting a model of analysis based on the rise of the rich. Gran outlines the structure of this new paradigm, building upon metanarrative concepts from Marxism to liberalism.Rather than a history of clashing civilizations, he identifies a history of resolving conflicts through negotiations among the wealthy classes of various regions. Fundamental to his theory is evidence demonstrating the existence of non-European ruling classes with power in interregional affairs. Far-reaching in its historical scope, Gran's work lays the foundation for a critical rethinking of world history and offers a vital contribution to the field.

Product details

• Format Hardback | 269 pages
• Dimensions 162 x 234 x 25mm | 566.99g
• Publication date 28 Feb 2009
• Publisher Syracuse University Press
• Publication City/Country New York, United States
• Language English
• ISBN10 0815631715
• ISBN13 9780815631712
• Bestsellers rank 1,747,195

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