Civilization The West & The Rest May 2026

: The political and economic fragmentation of Europe fostered a competitive environment between and within states, driving innovation.

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

: Other civilizations have now successfully "downloaded" these six features, allowing countries like China to challenge Western supremacy. : The political and economic fragmentation of Europe

: Breakthroughs in healthcare more than doubled life expectancy, allowing Western empires to expand into previously inhospitable regions. Civilization The West & the Rest