The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers

📚 The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers by Paul Kennedy is a groundbreaking historical analysis that examines the shifting balance of global power from 1500 to the late 20th century. Through a blend of political, economic, and military history, Kennedy explains how economic strength and military capability shaped the rise — and eventual decline — of major nations.

The book covers the Spanish, Ottoman, and British Empires, the emergence of Germany, Japan, and the United States, and the global transformations of the World Wars and Cold War. Kennedy argues that the overextension of resources and unsustainable military spending have historically led to the decline of once-dominant powers.

Renowned for its depth of research, engaging narrative, and strategic insight, this classic is essential for students of international relations, political science, history, and economics, as well as anyone interested in understanding the forces that shape the world order.