Is it Christianity or geography or family demographics? Is it the Enlightenment? Ryan McMaken and Zachary Yost discuss theories regarding the rise of the West and why it's different from the rest of the world. Discussed on the show:The Struggle for Liberty: A Libertarian History of Political Thought by Ralph Raico"The History of Freedom in Christianity" by Lord Acton"The History of Freedom in Antiquity" by Lord ActonPioneers of Capitalism by Maarten Prak and Jan Luiten van ZandenTo Have and Have Not by Gregory ClarkBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off
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