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    Six Killer Apps for Saving Western Civilization?

    Niall Ferguson has been called an unapologetic defender of western imperialism—a claim they say is reinforced by his latest book, ”Civilization,” subtitled “the West and the Rest.”

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Niall Ferguson has been called an unapologetic defender of western imperialism—a claim they say is reinforced by his latest book, ”Civilization,” subtitled “the West and the Rest.”

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      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Niall Ferguson

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