United Kingdom (From World Dominance to European Reintegration)

Author: Liu Cheng, Liu Jinyuan, Wu Qinghong
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Learn from history to explore the laws of strong nation development; seize opportunities to achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. This series is based on the lecture notes by Professor Qi Shiren and Professor Qian Chengdan on "A Study of the Development of Major Countries in the World Since the 15th Century" delivered during the 9th collective study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. The book reveals the secrets behind the rise of Japan, a major power in modern times. By tracing its development journey and exploring the patterns of its rise and fall, it provides historical insights for the Chinese people. The book focuses on the period from the Industrial Revolution to Britain's dominance in the world in the 19th century and its subsequent decline due to the "British Disease." It elaborates on the historical rise and fall of Britain during this period, explores its trajectory, and summarizes its lessons. From the perspective of the rise and fall of major powers, the book offers a new exploration of modern British history. Therefore, it is not a conventional general history but a re-examination of Britain's rise and fall. Through concise historical narratives and detailed theoretical analysis, the book aims to provide readers with answers to the aforementioned questions. To help more readers understand the process of Britain's rise and fall, the book uses simple language as much as possible, striving to make it lively and engaging. History is inherently dynamic and vivid; if it is written in a dull and boring manner, it is a failure. The purpose of this book is to explain the reasons behind Britain's rise and fall, not just to narrate a process. Therefore, we focus on interpreting the significance of historical events and explaining their impacts, hoping that readers will gain insights from Britain's rise and fall after reading the book.