The Rise of the Rich: A New View of Modern World History Export

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TY - BOOK ID - citeulike:4569091 L3 - citeulike-article-id:4569091 N2 - "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. SN - 0815631715 TI - The Rise of the Rich: A New View of Modern World History PB - Syracuse University Press KW - books KW - history KW - power KW - temple AU - Gran, Peter PY - 2009/02/28/ UR - http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=citeulike09-20&path=ASIN/0815631715 ER -