The Transformation of the World: A Global History of the Nineteenth Century

Attention is quite evenly distributed over the globe. Because industry, urbanization, and imperialism were essential hallmarks of the century, and Britain was the world's first industrial and urban nation and the greatest imperial power, Osterhammel, however, spends a proportional share of time...

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Published inFides et Historia Vol. 48; no. 1; pp. 162 - 164
Main Author Van Vugt, William E
Format Journal Article Book Review
LanguageEnglish
Published Terre Haute The Conference on Faith and History 01.01.2016
Subjects
19th century
Business
Religion
Middle East
United Kingdom > UK
Asia
China
Japan
Australia
North America
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Summary:Attention is quite evenly distributed over the globe. Because industry, urbanization, and imperialism were essential hallmarks of the century, and Britain was the world's first industrial and urban nation and the greatest imperial power, Osterhammel, however, spends a proportional share of time on Britain, its extensions in North America and Australia, and their lasting impact on the world. Part three is about "Themes" and focuses on new uses of energy and technology, the condition and role of labor, networks of communication and trade, social hierarchies, knowledge, education, race, and religion. [...]in his presentation of world religions, European secularization, the American evangelical revival, and the power of religion in Asia and the Middle East all are treated with depth and respect.
ISSN:0884-5379