Civilization: The West and the Rest

What is it about Western civilization (and not Eastern) that has allowed it to dominate the globe the last 500 years? This enlightening British documentary series explores how "Competition," "Science," "Property," "Medicine," "Consumerism," and "Work" continue to fuel cultural evolution around the globe. Host historian Niall Ferguson is your guide to this extensive comparison of Western values with "the rest" of the planet's competing ideologies. AKA: "Civilization: Is The West History?" 4 3/4 hrs. total on two discs. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English (SDH).