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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Pacific: A Forecast' is a compelling geopolitical analysis written at a pivotal moment in the early twentieth century. The work examines the burgeoning strategic importance of the Pacific Ocean and the shifting balance of power among the world's major empires during the interwar period. P. T. Etherton offers an insightful exploration of the complex relationships between Great Britain, the United States, Japan, and China, forecasting the potential for both conflict and cooperation in this vast maritime region.The book delves into the economic, military, and diplomatic factors that shaped the Pacific theater, providing a detailed historical perspective on the rise of Japanese influence, the strategic necessity of island outposts, and the evolving nature of global maritime power. Etherton's analysis considers the intersection of trade interests and territorial ambitions, highlighting why the Pacific was destined to become a primary center of political gravity.As a historical document, 'The Pacific: A Forecast' serves as an essential resource for understanding the tensions and strategic calculations that preceded major global conflict in the mid-twentieth century. Its thorough assessment of geographical and political realities makes it a significant contribution to the study of international relations and modern history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Pacific: A Forecast' is a compelling geopolitical analysis written at a pivotal moment in the early twentieth century. The work examines the burgeoning strategic importance of the Pacific Ocean and the shifting balance of power among the world's major empires during the interwar period. P. T. Etherton offers an insightful exploration of the complex relationships between Great Britain, the United States, Japan, and China, forecasting the potential for both conflict and cooperation in this vast maritime region.The book delves into the economic, military, and diplomatic factors that shaped the Pacific theater, providing a detailed historical perspective on the rise of Japanese influence, the strategic necessity of island outposts, and the evolving nature of global maritime power. Etherton's analysis considers the intersection of trade interests and territorial ambitions, highlighting why the Pacific was destined to become a primary center of political gravity.As a historical document, 'The Pacific: A Forecast' serves as an essential resource for understanding the tensions and strategic calculations that preceded major global conflict in the mid-twentieth century. Its thorough assessment of geographical and political realities makes it a significant contribution to the study of international relations and modern history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. Dustjacket is protected in mylar. A couple of small tears to DJ (1/4 cm).; Looks at the economic, industrial and strategic importance of Manchuria (China) from the end of 1918 to 1932 before the onslaught of Japanese imperialism.; 259 pages.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good+. 1st Edition. NO CHIPPING & NO SPLITTING to CLEAN boards. Internally CLEAN with NO INSCRIPTIONS. NO LOOSE & NO MISSING leaves. The dustwrapper is COMPLETE with NO LOSS. Light /medium wear only to wrapper extremities. NOT PRICE CLIPPED. A Crisp wrapper.…

263 (1) Seiten, (1) Bl. (Inhaltsverzeichnis), (1) Bl. (vakat), farbig geprägter illustrierter OLnbd., graphischer OU. (Lithographie), Farbkopfschnitt, 20,5 x 13 cm. Mit dem originalen Schutzumschlag und der Einbandillustration von Alfred Mahlau. Reindl (1982), Alfred Mahlaus buchkünstlerisches Werk 145. - "Etherton und Barlow gehörten zu der englischen Fliegerexpedition, welcher die erste Überfliegung des Mt. Everest gelang. [.] Sie haben die Begegnungen mit den Abenteurern der Entdeckerzeit gesucht und verfolgen in Luftschiff und Flugzeug deren Wege über den Atlantik und in der neuen Welt. Berichte über ihre Flüge, über die Züge der Konquistadoren, über neue Versuche in der Luftfahrt, über Urwälder, Steppen und moderne Großstädte sind in ihrer Darstellung ineinandergewirkt; zeitlich und räumlich weit auseinanderliegende Welten sind nahe zusammengerückt. Das Buch ist der erste Versuch zur einer Weltansicht aus dem Geist und dem Zeitalter der Luftfahrt" (Klappentext). - Der Schutzumschlag etwas angerändert, teils minimal randrissig; Einband und Spiegel teils etwas fleckig; sonst gutes Exemplar.…

First edition, in the dust jacket. Departing from London, the authors travelled to Dresden and Warsaw and down to Bucharest, before returning through southern Europe. In total, they journeyed over 6,300 miles. Etherton (1879-1963) was a British army officer and, in the opinion of Peter Hopkirk, "a formidable individual" (p. 99). Prior to the expedition, he served as the British Consul-General in Chinese Turkestan and a judge of Britain's supreme court in China. His co-traveller (1882-1969) directed the touring departments of the Automobile Association. Peter Hopkirk, Setting the East Ablaze: On Secret Service in Bolshevik Asia, 2001. Octavo. Half-tone frontispiece, 31 half-tone plates. Original green cloth remainder or secondary binding, spine lettered in black, front board panelled in blind, map endpapers. With dust jacket. Cloth clean, edges spotted; jacket flaps without price as issued, nicks and chipping, area of toning: a fine copy in near-fine jacket.…