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The West: A New History of an Old Idea
Author: Nisha McSweeney
This is not a book about the history of "Western civilization," but about the great lie that has been taught as history, narrated as fact, and exported as the origin of civilization.
This book offers a fresh and radical reading of the idea of "the West" as a historical and cultural construct that arose and developed over centuries of interaction, conflict, and interpretation. Nisha McSweeney begins with the premise that "the West" has never been a fixed entity or a unique civilizational essence, but rather a constantly shifting concept, shaped and defined by the demands of politics, power, and knowledge.
The author traces the paths this idea has taken throughout history, from classical Greek and Roman times, through the Middle Ages and the colonial era, to contemporary discourses, showing how some voices have been glorified and others marginalized, and how selective narratives have contributed to establishing the centrality of the “West” in the historical consciousness of the world.
This work is characterized by analytical rigor and historical depth, and it is based on diverse sources including classical texts, imperial documents, and the works of thinkers and marginalized people alike... In doing so, it not only re-examines European history, but also proposes a broader reflection on the concepts of identity, civilization, and representation.
It is a book that challenges assumptions and incites a rethinking of the grand narratives that have shaped the modern world.
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