Drawing upon a unique cliometric approach, this book offers a comprehensive examination of major conflicts and their consequences. War and imperialism have shaped the modern world in profound ways, leaving an indelible mark on nations and peoples. In this book, acclaimed historian Roger L. Ransom takes readers on an engaging and insightful journey through the pivotal conflicts and power struggles that defined the era from the beginning of the twentieth century until today. From the early days of imperialism to the recent events in Russia and Ukraine, the author delves into the unanswered questions surrounding imperialism and war, shedding new light on historical debates.

Explore the rise of imperialist powers such as the USA and Germany, delve into the Russo-Japanese War and the Third Reich's thrust towards Moscow, and analyze pivotal moments like the Pearl Harbor attack and the use of the atomic bomb. With rigorous research and accessible prose, this book provides a compelling narrative that appeals to both scholars and general readers. This book is an invaluable resource for students, history enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of war and imperialism in the modern era.

Offers a new look at imperialism in the twentieth century Explains World War I and World War II as Imperialist Adventures Reveals why wars create more problems than they solve

Autorentext

Roger L. Ransom is Distinguished Professor of History and Economics and Emeritus at the University of California, Riverside. He is best known for his work with Richard Sutch on the American Civil War, and his many publications include the books One Kind of Freedom (co-authored with Richard Sutch Cambridge, 2001), Conflict and Compromise (Cambridge, 1990), and The Confederate States of America: What Might Have Been (2005). He was President of the Economic History Association in 2005 and was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship and the Distinguished Teaching Award from the University of California, Riverside. He also won the Arthur H. Cole Prize from the Economic History Association and the Clio Can Award from the Cliometric Society. Jared McKenzie is a recent graduate of the University of Riverside California. He is eager to apply what he has learned to the publication of a book. He has worked with Roger Ransom on a variety of his previous works dealing with the First World War. This is his first major work in economic history. He brings his background as a creative writer to the cliometric analysis of history.

Inhalt

Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. A New World to Explore.- Chapter 3. The Spanish Empire.- Chapter 4. The Spanish Armada.- Chapter 5. The East India Company and the British Empire.- Chapter 6. The American Revolution.- Chapter 7. The Napoleonic Wars.- Chapter 8. The Mexican-American War.- Chapter 9. The American Civil War.- Chapter 10. The Crimean War.- Chapter 11. CINC: A Measure of Military Capability.- Chapter 12. Bismark's Wars.- Chapter 13. The Spanish American War.- Chapter 14. The Russo-Japanese War.- Chapter 15. The Schlieffen Plan.- Chapter 16. The Sideshows: Italy, Gallipoli and the Middle East.- Chapter 17. Palestine and Sykes-Picot.- Chapter 18. The Treaty of Brest Litovsk.- Chapter 19. The Ludendorff Offensives.- Chapter 20. The Treaty of Versailles and the Great Depression.- Chapter 21. Adolf Hitler and the Rise of National Socialism.- Chapter 22. Operation Barbarossa.- Chapter 23. A Dream of A Rising Sun.- Chapter 24. The Battle of Midway.- Chapter 25. Closing.