Britain from World Dominance to European Reintegration -- A Series on the Rise and Fall of Great Powers

Author: Liu Cheng, Liu Jinyuan, Wu Qinghong | Chief Editor
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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 compiled based on the lecture notes of 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 learning session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. The book reveals the secrets of the rise of major powers in the world since modern times, particularly Japan. By tracing its development journey and exploring the laws of its rise and fall, it provides historical lessons for the Chinese people. The book focuses on the period from the Industrial Revolution to Britain's rise to global dominance 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 British history since modern times. 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, readers will be able to draw corresponding conclusions after reading. 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 lively and engaging; if it is written in a dull and tasteless 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, the focus is on interpreting the meaning of historical events and explaining their impact, hoping that readers will gain some inspiration from Britain's rise and fall after reading.