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The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers: Economic Change and Military Conflict from 1500 to 2000

Paul Kennedy
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The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers: Economic Change and Military Conflict from 1500 to 2000

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1989

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Paul Kennedy

The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers: Economic Change and Military Conflict from 1500 to 2000

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1989
Book Details
Pages

677

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Global • 1500-2000

Publication Year

1989

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers, Paul Kennedy examines global power dynamics from 1500 to 2000, highlighting the interplay between economic strength and military conflict. Individuals across major world powers experience shifts in dominance due to economic changes, with historical patterns offering insights into the balance between economic and military capabilities.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

7,423 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Paul Kennedy's The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers is praised for its detailed analysis of the interplay between economic power and military conflict over five centuries. Critics commend its broad historical scope and insightful synthesis. However, some argue that it occasionally oversimplifies complex events and lacks detailed regional focus.

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Who Should Read The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers: Economic Change and Military Conflict from 1500 to 2000?

A reader interested in The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers likely enjoys historical analysis, focusing on economic and military shifts over centuries. Similar audiences may appreciate Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel or Peter Frankopan's The Silk Roads for their global historical perspectives.

4.3

7,423 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

The author, Paul Kennedy, is a renowned British historian known for his academic focus on the intersection of economic and military power, which he explored in The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers.

Published in 1987, the book became a best-seller and gained significant attention for its analysis of the factors contributing to the ascent and decline of global powers throughout history.

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The interpretations and theories presented in the book have sparked widespread discussions among historians, economists, and political scientists, cementing its status as a seminal work in the study of global power dynamics.

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Book Details
Pages

677

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Global • 1500-2000

Publication Year

1989

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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