The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers: Economic Change and Military Conflict from 1500 to 2000About national and international power in the "modern" or Post Renaissance period. Explains how the various powers have risen and fallen over the 5 centuries since the formation of the "new monarchies" in W. Europe. |
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... become rich rather than to spend heavily on armaments . A half - century later , priorities may well have altered . The earlier eco- nomic expansion has brought with it overseas obligations ( dependence upon foreign markets and raw ...
... become rich rather than to spend heavily on armaments . A half - century later , priorities may well have altered . The earlier eco- nomic expansion has brought with it overseas obligations ( dependence upon foreign markets and raw ...
Page 456
... become too reliant upon imported foodstuffs will also be a drag upon foreign trade . What is likely is that China will become an increasingly important producer of low - cost goods , like textiles , which will help to pay for western ...
... become too reliant upon imported foodstuffs will also be a drag upon foreign trade . What is likely is that China will become an increasingly important producer of low - cost goods , like textiles , which will help to pay for western ...
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... become more active in the Third World , then the weapons mix changes again : small arms , helicopters , light carriers , an enhanced role for the U.S. Marine Corps become the chief items on the list . Already it is clear that a large ...
... become more active in the Third World , then the weapons mix changes again : small arms , helicopters , light carriers , an enhanced role for the U.S. Marine Corps become the chief items on the list . Already it is clear that a large ...
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