Modern and Contemporary International Relations History (from the 16th century to the end of the 20th century)

Author: Shi Yinong
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is a treatise and textbook on modern and contemporary international relations that surpasses the "conventional" in terms of breadth, depth, and conciseness. Based on an in-depth understanding of the fundamental aspects, evolutionary trends, and intrinsic mechanisms of modern and contemporary international relations over approximately 500 years, it condenses the grand historical panorama of modern and contemporary international relations under the implicit guidance of international relations theory, primarily concerning the international system and its elements and driving forces. It particularly focuses on the multidimensional complexity of global international politics in the 20th century, while revealing and interpreting the dynamic mechanisms and underlying logic. The book begins with a philosophical and skillful discussion of research methods and methods, followed by a focused, concise, and profound elaboration on the modern struggle for power and the evolution of the modern international system from the early 16th to the early 19th century. After multidimensionally revealing and explaining the fundamental trendsed in the 19th century that gave rise to the 20th century, the book elaborates on and discusses the history of global international politics in the 20th century under four major thematic branches: the decline of traditional centers and the rise of peripheral powers, the confrontation and competition between superpowers, major new forces outside the superpowers, and mass politics/new technologies/new international norms. The book concludes by discussing the fundamental issues and main characteristics of contemporary world politics, framing the rise of China within this context. Nearly every page is accompanied by footnotes, showcasing a wealth of literature available for studying modern and contemporary international relations history, including many classic and essential works.