This visually engaging senior text tells the story of the emergence and consolidation of Europe and the West as the most powerful part of the world from 1500. It deals with the extension of the West geographically and with the westernization of the globe into the 21st century. Key Features: Discusses the extension of the West geographically Explores the development of modern social, political, and economic systems Discusses, in-depth, the relationship between the West and other civilizations and the interactions between them Emphasis is on various cultures and how people live their lives to the present day