The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers

This study looks at the past 500 years to demonstrate that nations which became great powers declined as their growth rate slowed and their spending on defence ... » 

This study looks at the past 500 years to demonstrate that nations which became great powers declined as their growth rate slowed and their spending on defence continued to increase. The author explains how this can be eased or worsened by clever or short-sighted policy decisions. «