| Contents |
Introduction / James Lacey -- Chapter 1. The Primacy of Greece: Athens and Sparta / Paul A. Rahe -- Chapter 2. The War for Empire: Rome versus Carthage / Barry S. Strauss -- Chapter 3. Rome's Greatest Foe: Rome versus Parthia, and Sassanid Persia / Kenneth W. Harl -- Chapter 4. A Medieval Enterprise: England versus France I / Kelly DeVries -- Chapter 5. To Dominate the Mediterranean: Genoa and Venice / Christine Shaw -- Chapter 6. Incest, Blind Faith, and Conquest: The Spanish Habsburgs and their Enemies / Geoffrey Parker -- Chapter 7. Islam's Final Push: The Ottomans versus the Hapsburgs / Andrew Wheatcroft -- Chapter 8. A Contest for Trade and Empire: England versus France II / Matt J. Schumann -- Chapter 9. Napoleon's Quest: Great Britain versus France III / Michael V. Leggiere -- Chapter 10. A New Europe with New Rivalries: The Franco-German Rivalry / Geoffrey Wawaro -- Chapter 11. A New World in Dispute: The British Empire versus the American Empire / Kathleen M. Burk -- Chapter 12. A Whale against an Elephant: Britain and Germany / Williamson Murray -- Chapter 13. China, Russia, and Japan Compete to Create a New World Order / S.C M. Paine -- Chapter 14. The Bear against the Imperial Eagle: Russo-German Competition / Robert M. Citino -- Chapter 15. Pacific Dominance: The United States versus Japan / William M. Morgan -- Chapter 16. A New Global Paradigm: The United States versus Russia / James H. Anderson. |
| Abstract |
"From the legendary antagonism between Athens and Sparta during the Peloponnesian War to the Napoleonic Wars and the two World Wars of the twentieth century, the past is littered with long-term strategic rivalries. History tells us that such enduring rivalries can end in one of three ways: a series of exhausting conflicts in which one side eventually prevails, as in the case of the Punic Wars between ancient Rome and Carthage, a peaceful and hopefully orderly transition, like the rivalry between Great Britain and the United States at the turn of the twentieth century, or a one-sided collapse, such as the conclusion of the Cold War with the fall of the Soviet Union. However, in spite of a wealth of historical examples, the future of state rivalries remains a matter of conjecture. Great Strategic Rivalries explores the causes and implications of past strategic rivalries, revealing lessons for the current geopolitical landscape. Each chapter offers an accessible narrative of a historically significant rivalry, comprehensively covering the political, diplomatic, economic, and military dimensions of its history. Featuring original essays by world-class historians--including Barry Strauss, Geoffrey Parker, Williamson Murray, and Geoffrey Wawro--this collection provides an in-depth look at how interstate relations develop into often violent rivalries and how these are ultimately resolved. Much more than an engaging history, Great Strategic Rivalries contains valuable insight into current conflicts around the globe for policymakers and policy watchers alike. "-- Provided by publisher. |
| Abstract |
"The first work covering a key element of the strategic relationship between states from ancient history to the late 20th century, Great Strategic Rivalries fills a major gap in the historiography of state relations. Each chapter provides an accessible narrative of an historically significant rivalry, comprehensively covering all aspects (political, diplomatic, economic, and military) of its history"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Great strategic rivalries New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2016 9780190620479 |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2016008635 |
| ISBN | 9780190620462 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 0190620463 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9780190620479 |
| ISBN | 0190620471 |
| ISBN | 9780190620486 |
| ISBN | 019062048X |
