How and why did Europe rise to world pre-eminence? Providing an overview of this central historical conundrum of modern times, Historians Debate the Rise of the West enables students to grasp major scholars evaluations of the biggest picture of all: how Western civilization fits into modern world history.

Most historians who write in this area subscribe to a combination of interpretations set forward by scholars of the field, like David Landes, Jared Diamond or Kenneth Pomeranz. But it is often difficult to understand the position they are coming from, and for readers to...

How and why did Europe rise to world pre-eminence? Providing an overview of this central historical conundrum of modern times, Historians Debate the Rise of the West enables students to grasp major scholars evaluations of the biggest picture of all: how Western civilization fits into modern world history.

Most historians who write in this area subscribe to a combination of interpretations set forward by scholars of the field, like David Landes, Jared Diamond or Kenneth Pomeranz. But it is often difficult to understand the position they are coming from, and for readers to...

Jonathan Daly's Crime and Punishment in Russia is the first book-length study of this important topic. Drawing together much existing scholarship, it provides an overview of evolution of the system of criminal justice during the course of roughly three centuries of Russian history up to the present day. Useful features such as maps, figures, a chronology and a glossary are included, and particular attention is given throughout to comparative analysis with Western countries.

The book approaches Russia both on its own terms and in light of developments in Europe and the wider...

Jonathan Daly's Crime and Punishment in Russia is the first book-length study of this important topic. Drawing together much existing scholarship, it provides an overview of evolution of the system of criminal justice during the course of roughly three centuries of Russian history up to the present day. Useful features such as maps, figures, a chronology and a glossary are included, and particular attention is given throughout to comparative analysis with Western countries.

The book approaches Russia both on its own terms and in light of developments in Europe and the wider...