The rise of the West seems to have had little to do with local smarts or work ethic.

西方的崛起似乎与当地的智慧和职业道德无关。

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The geographical exploration was a motive force of the rise of the West and exerted a great influence on Western culture.

地理探险是近代西方崛起的主要动力，对西方文化产生了深远的影响。

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The chapter I is the academic profile and biography of McNeill and the three most important books of McNeill, the Rise of the West, Plagues and Peoples, and the Pursuit of Power.

第一章是对麦克尼尔学术生平和最主要的三部全球史著作：《西方的兴起》、《瘟疫与人》和《竞逐富强》的简介。

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With the rise of China and the perceived weakness of the West, berating American exceptionalism is gaining popularity.

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With its location at the intersection of three continents, Dubai captures not only the shift in economic power from West to East, but also the rise of the South.

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The MCS found a general rise in problems at beaches in Wales and the west of England over the survey period.

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