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The book offers a nuanced examination of American empire, drawing insightful parallels between Edward Gibbon's analysis of Rome's decline and contemporary challenges faced by the United States. Harold James employs a sophisticated and scholarly approach, making complex historical connections that provide a deeper understanding of the current geopolitical landscape. This unique perspective sets the work apart in the crowded field of literature on American imperialism.
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The Roman Predicament, Harold James
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- The Roman Predicament
- Subtitle
- How the Rules of International Order Create the Politics of Empire
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Harold James
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN13
- 9780691136356
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The book offers a nuanced examination of American empire, drawing insightful parallels between Edward Gibbon's analysis of Rome's decline and contemporary challenges faced by the United States. Harold James employs a sophisticated and scholarly approach, making complex historical connections that provide a deeper understanding of the current geopolitical landscape. This unique perspective sets the work apart in the crowded field of literature on American imperialism.