Hegemony and Bifurcation Points in World History

Examination of the rise and fall of hegemons over the last 500 years reveals that each lasts about 100 years, with another 100 year period between hegemons that is characterized by rough balance among shifting powers frequent major wars. Can the future differ from the long and established pattern? T...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Terry Boswell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 1995-08-01
Series:Journal of World-Systems Research
Online Access:http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/49