Erik Ringmar is a Professor at the National Chiao Tung Unviersity, Hsinchu, Taiwan.
A thought-provoking and well-written book that provides a unique and idiosyncratic contribution to world history.' Professor John M. Honson, author of The Eastern Origins of Western Civilization 'Ringmar provides the most concise and powerful explanation that I have read, and in enjoyable and skillfully-wrought prose. This is an intellectual feast.' Jack A. Goldstone, Hazel Professor, George Mason University 'A thought-provoking and well-written book that provides a unique and idiosyncratic contribution to world history.' Professor John M. Honson, author of 'The Eastern Origins of Western Civilization'