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Paul Kennedy is a British historian and professor of history at Yale University, best known for his work on international relations and grand strategy. His research focuses on the interplay between economics and military power in shaping global history.
Known for: The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers: Economic Change and Military Conflict from 1500 to 2000
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The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers: Economic Change and Military Conflict from 1500 to 2000
A comprehensive historical analysis exploring how economic strength and military power have interacted to shape the rise and decline of major world powers from the 16th century to the modern era. Kennedy examines the balance between productive capacity, fiscal health, and military commitments, arguing that overextension often leads to imperial decline.
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The Early Modern World (1500–1650)
In the early modern era, Europe's edge in maritime technology and organizational innovation catalyzed the transformation of world history. The Iberian kingdoms—Spain and Portugal—opened the oceans, extending their reach to Asia, Africa, and the Americas. At first, their success seemed divine: overfl...
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The Habsburg Struggle
The sixteenth and seventeenth centuries saw the Habsburg dynasty dominate European politics through a web of dynastic possessions and alliances. Spain, under the Habsburg crown, sought to preserve its hegemonic position against Protestant states and the Ottoman Empire. The cost of this ambition was ...
From The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers: Economic Change and Military Conflict from 1500 to 2000
About Paul Kennedy
Paul Kennedy is a British historian and professor of history at Yale University, best known for his work on international relations and grand strategy. His research focuses on the interplay between economics and military power in shaping global history.
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