Rise of Great Powers - Interpreting the History of the Rise of Nine World-Class Powers Since the 15th Century with a Historical Perspective and Global Vision

Author: Tang Jin
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Why do one country after another suddenly rise and become invincible hegemon? Why can historical powers only maintain their hegemony for about a century? What are the underlying patterns and commonalities in this, and what lessons or insights should China derive from it? Today, China's rejuvenation and rise have become an undeniable reality that has attracted worldwide attention. How to draw beneficial lessons from the rise and fall of major powers in history and how to align with the trends of global development to seek effective paths for modernization have become crucial strategic issues. This book aims to address these questions, attempting to stand at the height of human civilization's development, with a historical perspective and a global vision. By interpreting the history of the rise of world powers since the 15th century, tracing and studying their trajectories, summarizing the unique characteristics and fundamental laws of great power emergence, and exploring strategic choices for China's development in the new context, the book seeks to find mirrors for China's progress, with the ultimate goal of contributing to the realization of the grand vision of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.