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The Deluge: The Great War and the Remaking of Global Order 1916-1931

In 1916, the world was mired in the depths of World War I. Millions perished on the battlefields, and countless men and supplies were rushed to the fronts from around the globe. The war shook the political and economic foundations of Asia and Europe, and the crisis of revolution gripped much of the world. Beneath this turbulent surface, a deeper and more enduring power shift was unfolding, one that continues to shape the world today: from 1916 onward, the United States became the center of world affairs.
More than a century after the end of World War I, this book revisits this pivotal moment in history, seeking to offer fresh perspectives on why the post-World War I international order failed to prevent the outbreak of World War II and why the League of Nations lost its intended role. From the United States' entry into the war to the global financial crisis, Adam Tooze charts the process by which American economic and military power reshaped the world. Tracing how nations adapted to the new US-centric order and their subsequent slide into fascism, this book's exploration of the origins of the current world order will fundamentally alter our understanding of World War I.

2021-05-01

中国华侨出版社

Ideal Country

744

9787511382788