Mcneill the rise of the west after twentyfive years. In the course of his career, he has published more than twenty books, inlcuding the rise of the west. Mcneill, canadian american historian who promoted an expansive view of the history of human civilization that enlarged the traditional approach to the subject, most notably in his seminal work the rise of the west 1963. In it, mcneill challenges the spenglertoynbee view that a number of separate civilizations pursued essentially independent careers, and argues instead that human cultures interacted at every stage of their history. This sixth edition includes new material for the twentiethcentury period and completely revised bibliographies. Goal 4 the rise of the west and populism flashcards quizlet.
Mcneills short history of mankind, the rise of the west 1963 awed by its breadth and scope. But it his second book, plagues and peoples, published in 1975. Millikan distinguished service professor emeritus in the department of history and the college at the university of chicago. Mcneill, the prizewinning scholar who wove the stories of civilizations worldwide into. You will certainly locate even more great deals publications a world history by william h. Mcneill, in full william hardy mcneill, born october 31, 1917, vancouver, british columbia, canadadied july 8, 2016, torrington, connecticut, u. An invaluable tool for the study of western civilization, the handbook is an essential complement. Plagues and peoples considers the influence of infectious diseases on the course of history, and mcneill pays special attention to the black death of the th and 14th centuries, which killed millions. Mcneill, first published in 1963 and enlarged with a retrospective preface in 1991. Mcneill developed his concept of world history in the rise of the west. Mcneil provides a brilliant narrative chronology of the development of western civilization, representing its sociopolitical as well as cultural aspects. Mcneills most notable work, the rise of the west 1963, traces the rise, development, and interrelationships of civilizations through 5,000 years of recorded history. The first and most obvious point to make is that the meaning of the west is a function of who is using the word. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
I the 1963 publication of william mcneills the rise of the west was a great step forward for global historiography. The rise of the west, winner of the national book award for history in 1964, is famous for its ambitious scope and intellectual rigor. With the rise of newly emerging viruses like ebola, hiv, mad cow disease, and the like, historian william h. Other articles where the rise of the west is discussed.
Western civ in world politics what we mean by the west. Winner of the national book award in history and biography in 1964, it is surely one of the most scholarly and exciting histories of our times. He held to this approach to world history all his life with some alterations, evident in his last effort at global history, the human web 2003, coauthored with j. Mcneill as recommendations, visiting look the title and also style in this website is available. Mcneill, a prizewinning historian who wove the stories of civilizations into the landmark the rise of the west and helped pioneer the history of disease and epidemics in. And then interacting, overlapping zones, and movement of ideas back and forth, of technologies back and forth, and skills and organization back and forth. His many books include the pursuit of power, the rise of the west, and mythistory and other essays, all. His many books include the pursuit of power, the rise of the west, and mythistory and other essays, all published by the university of chicago press. William hardy mcneill october 31, 1917 july 8, 2016 was a historian and author, noted for his argument that contact and exchange among civilizations is what drives human history forward, first postulated in the rise of the west 1963. A history of the human community, 25 years after its publication. Millikan distinguished service professor emeritus of history at the university of chicago, where he taught from 1947 until his. I the 1963 publication of william mcneill s the rise of the west was a great step forward for global historiography. Goal 4 the rise of the west and populism flashcards. Mcneills the rise of the west is perhaps the most lucid and intelligent onevolume presentation of world history in narrative form ever written.
Mcneill assumes decent familiarity with western history, which allows describing underrated matters. Dealing equally with eastern as well as western civilizations and discussing developments in africa, oceania, and precolumbian america, mcneill. If you still require much more publications a world history by william h. Title the rise of the west after twentyfive years created date. Mcneil1 t he subject today is the meaning of the west in the sense of western civilization. Mcneills landmark book on how infectious disease has impacted and even altered the course of human history is now more relevant than ever. Contends that the book was influenced by the particular historical and political circumstances of its time. William mcneill and the european miracle the rise of the. Mcneills book the rise of the west 1963 is the only true world history ever written and is perhaps the outstanding historical study. The rise of the west takes a long time to read, however the informationthough outdated in placesgives the reader a great overview of world history on every point of the globe. The rise of the west, winner of the national book award for history in 1964, is famous for its. Mcneill was president of the american historical association in 1985. Mcneill the rise of the west explores human history in terms of the effect of different world civilizations on one another.
Mcneill s book the rise of the west 1963 is the only true world history ever written and is perhaps the outstanding historical study. Historian william mcneill warned in 1976 that a mutated. The rise of the west new york times the rise of the west. Mcneill read 23 mar 1976 national book award history prize for 1964 this is a sheerly fascinating book, beginning with the first days of man, and tracing the history of civilization to the present. Western civ in world politics what we mean by the west by william h. A history of human community, which won the national book award in 1964.
Mcneills version of world history, to me, is one of continual human interaction. The rise of the west after twentyfive years civilizations and worldsystems. Mcneills most notable work, the rise of the west 1963, traces the rise. Its title became a buzzword in european miracle circles. Though there are times when the paths have closed, the interchange begins again once the old road or new roads are discovered. Project muse world history and the rise and fall of the west. Journal of world history, v1 n1 p121 spr 1990 examines the book, the rise of the west. Jul, 2016 professor mcneills opus, the rise of the west. A history of the human community 1963, took 10 years to write. A history of the human community 1963 which won the national book award in 1964. Mcneill is published by university of chicago press. It was the first time i had read the book in twentyfive years, and the experience of revisiting an old friendand incubus 1 was both humbling and elevating. The pursuit of power, by william mcneill, is a big picture historical synthesis ostensibly examining the evolution of the art and science of warfare and military methods between ad and the present. Doc the rise of the west mcneill colin mcnaull academia.
William h mcneill, prizewinning world historian, dead at 98. Well, when i wrote the rise of the west i thought in terms of separate civilizations, each with its own sphere of influence. Eric ej407703 the rise of the west after twentyfive. A history of the human community mcneill 1963, at williams college, where i was visiting professor in 1988. Plagues and peoples william hardy mcneill, william. Historians approach their subject from the moving platform of their own times, with the result that the past changes shape continually anyone. A history of the human community is a book by university of chicago historian william h. Mcneills wellresearched book is not a dry read and in giving a good background on numerous civilizations giving the reader a solid foundation if they ever. The vast scope of this ambitious project forces mcneill to also explore the many fields that influence or are influenced by military development. Explaining what william mcneill called the rise of the west has become the central problem in the study of global history. Jul 30, 2009 the rise of the west, winner of the national book award for history in 1964, is famous for its ambitious scope and intellectual rigor. World history and the rise and fall of the west william hardy mcneill. Plagues and peoples william hardy mcneill, william mcneill. Reviewed by robbins burling, university of michigait when i first read the title of this book, i.