Jonathan Daly is Professor of History at the University of Illinois, Chicago, USA. He is the author of Historians Debate the Rise of the West (2015).
Praise for the 1st edition: As a story of innovation and achievements in the history of the West, this is a fine book, with many insightful passages and interesting details. --Professor John R. McNeill, Reviews in History There is no better synthesis of the historical development of the West than this thought-provoking, informed, and readable book. --Steven G. Marks, Professor of History, Clemson University, USA, A refreshing, multifaceted narrative of Western history anchoring modern developments in a thorough understanding of the medieval and early modern past. --Rachel Fulton Brown, Associate Professor of Medieval History, The University of Chicago, USA Written in a consistently readable authorial voice, this tightly-woven text will hold students' attention and encourage discussion. The Rise of Western Power is the product of serious reflection and even personal introspection. As such, it offers a highly original and welcomed alternative to standard Western Civilization and World History textbooks. --Jonathan Katz, Professor of History, Oregon State University, USA