Rise of a Great Nation

Author: Tang Jin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Why do one country after another suddenly rise and become invincible hegemons? 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 gain from it? Today, China's rebirth 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 achieve this goal by attempting to stand at the height of human civilization's development, with a historical perspective and a global vision. It interprets the history of the rise of world powers since the 15th century, traces and studies the trajectories of their emergence, summarizes the individual characteristics and fundamental laws of great power rise, explores China's strategic choices in the new context, and seeks mirrors for China's development, with the hope of contributing to the realization of the grand goal of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.