The rise and fall of the great powers : economic change and military conflict from 1500 to 2000 /

Kennedy, Paul M., 1945-

The rise and fall of the great powers : economic change and military conflict from 1500 to 2000 / by Paul Kennedy. - 1st Vintage Books ed. - New York : Vintage Books, 1989, c1987. - xxv, 677 p. : maps ; 21 cm.

Includes index.

Bibliography: p. 625-662.

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History, Modern.
Economic history.
Military history, Modern.
Military readiness--Economic aspects.
Balance of power.
Historia econ�?mica.
Historia militar moderna.
Armamentos--Aspectos econ�?micos.
Balanza de poder.
Economische macht.
Gewapende conflicten.
Grote mogendheden.
Machtsverhoudingen.
Militaire politiek.

D 210 .K46 1989