Civilization - Is the West History?

Synopsis

Financial historian and writer Professor Niall Ferguson explores Western civilization’s global dominance. Based on Ferguson’s own book, Civilization: The West and the Rest, the six-part documentary looks at the ‘killer apps’ of the West’s success: competition, science, democracy, modern medicine, consumerism and the Protestant work ethic.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2011

Year of production

2011

Notes

Broadcast on C4 in 6 parts, beginning 6/3/2011

Subjects

Economics; History

Keywords

cultural influences; international trade; economic history

Credits

Contributor

Niall Ferguson

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£19.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

280 minutes

Year

2011

Sponsor

Name

Channel 4

Distributor

Name

4DVD

Web

http://www.channel4.com External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7396 4444

Address

124 Horseferry Road
London
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