The Tragedy of Great Power Politics
By: John J. Mearsheimer.
Publisher: W.W. Norton
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 555
ISBN-13: 9780393323962
Subjects: World politics -- 19th century.; World politics -- 20th century.; Great powers.; International relations.
Description: "A decade after the end of the Cold War, both policy makers and academics foresee a new era of peace and prosperity, an era when democracy, open trade, and mutual trust will join hands to banish war from the globe.

With insight worthy of The Prince, John Mearsheimer exposes the truth behind this idyllic illusion: in a world where no international authority reigns above states, great powers invariably seek to gain power at each other's expense and to establish themselves as the dominant state."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 403-533) and index.