& The Rest | Civilization The West

: The Industrial Revolution and the subsequent birth of a consumer society drove global trade and economic growth.

: The political and economic fragmentation of Europe fostered a competitive environment between and within states, driving innovation. Civilization The West & the Rest

These features distinguish the "West" from the "Rest" by explaining how a small minority of the global population secured the majority of its resources: : The Industrial Revolution and the subsequent birth

: Other civilizations have now successfully "downloaded" these six features, allowing countries like China to challenge Western supremacy. Civilization The West & the Rest

: The Scientific Revolution gave the West a major military and technological advantage over Eastern rivals.