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The World's Westward March

Explorers, Warriors, and Statesmen
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In this book, Peter F. Krough examines the major events and individuals which figured prominently in the movement of "centers of initiative" and of the world's "main axis of commerce and communication" from East to West over the last five hundred years. The book follows the westward migration of the world's "center of gravity" from China in the fifteenth century across Eurasia to the Near East, onward to Europe and then to America and, now, to the Pacific Rim. The focus is on historical figures who, by virtue of their vision and action, led the movement. It highlights what unfolds when a powerful idea is embraced by a formidable individual, who pursues the idea with uncommon ability and intensity. Along the way, the book identifies qualities that make for leadership on a grand scale which aspiring leaders may find instructive and even inspirational.
Peter F. Krogh is the dean emeritus of Georgetown's Walsh School of Foreign Service. He is the author of numerous articles on foreign affairs and a trilogy entitled From the Dean's Chair: Reflections on World Affairs and American Foreign Policy and Diplomacy.
Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: The Vikings Chapter 2: The Mongols and Genghis Khan Chapter 3: Before European Hegemony Chapter 4: The Plague Chapter 5: The Ottoman Empire, Mehmet the Conqueror and the Fall of Constantinople Chapter 6: The Portuguese Chapter 7: The World and Voyages of Christopher Columbus Chapter 8: Ferdinand Magellan Chapter 9: Sir Francis Drake Chapter 10: Captain James Cook Chapter 11: Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase Chapter 12: Theodore Roosevelt and the Panama Canal Chapter 13: Winston Churchill Chapter 14: Dean Acheson Chapter 15: Deng Xiaoping Conclusion Appendix A: Jared Diamond, Guns, Germs and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies Appendix B: David Landes, The Wealth and Poverty of Nations: Why Some Are So Rich and Some So Poor Appendix C: Ying Gao, The Hungry Spirit: How Fear and Yearning Drove World History Appendix D: Further Readings
Peter Krogh's erudition is on full display in this page turner that sweeps you away with extraordinary insights into the power of good leadership as demonstrated by a brilliant cast of courageous explorers, warriors, and statesmen. -- Noel Lateef, President of the Foreign Policy Association Literally an entire generation of students selected for prestigious fellowships and diplomatic assignments were launched by taking the Seminar on which this book is based. None could have wished for a better champion and statesman to march with them along the way - and make reading history so relevant to the challenges ahead. -- Allan E. Goodman, Institute of International Education, President and Chief Executive Officer
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