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Aggiungi al carrelloPaperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the geopolitical dynamics that have shaped the struggle for dominance in the Pacific since the end of the 19th century. The author examines the ambitions of major powers including Japan, Russia, the United States, and European colonial empires, as they competed to control strategic territories, resources, and trade routes. The book highlights the rise of Japan as a formidable naval power and the rivalry with Russia that led to the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905. It discusses the emergence of the United States as a Pacific power in the wake of the Spanish-American War and the opening of the Panama Canal. The author also explores the impact of economic and technological advancements on the balance of power in the region. Ultimately, the book sheds light on the complex interplay between national interests, imperial ambitions, and the changing global order that has shaped the Pacific into a crucial arena of competition and cooperation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.