The question of why empires decline and fall has attracted the attention of historians for centuries, but remains fundamentally unsolved. This unique collection

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The question of why empires decline and fall has attracted the attention of historians for centuries, but remains fundamentally unsolved. This unique collection

Paul Kennedy's classic naval history, now updated with a new introduction by the author This acclaimed book traces Britain's rise and fall as a sea power from t