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The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers

Paul M. Kennedy · 1987 · Book

A sweeping historical analysis of how economic and military strength shaped global dominance from the sixteenth century onwards. Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the forces that have determined international power.

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