World Politics at the End of the Nineteenth Century: As Influenced by the Oriental Situation (Classic Reprint)

World Politics at the End of the Nineteenth Century analyzes how rising powers shaped international life as they pursued global influence. It surveys nationalism, imperialism, and the shifting balance of power, with a detailed focus on the Chinese question and its impact on world politics.This edition frames the Chinese opening, railways, and foreign concessions as key factors in 19th‑century diplomacy. It explains how treaties, spheres of influence, and open‑door ideas influenced great‑power strategies—without venturing into fiction or guesswork. Readers will gain a clear, document‑based view of how imperial ambitions and economic interests intersected with law, diplomacy, and reform movements.- Understand how nationalism and imperialism evolved in Europe and Asia- Learn how foreign powers used concessions, railways, and trade to extend influence in China- See the connections among diplomacy, military power, and economic interests- Trace the open‑door policy, treaties, and the shifting balance of power around the turn of the centuryIdeal for readers of political history and international relations who want a grounded, historical overview of the era’s major forces and events. Read more