| Author |
Fox, Frank, 1874-1960 |
| LoC No. |
12019373
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| Title |
Problems of the Pacific
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The ocean of the future -- Russia in the Pacific -- The rise of Japan -- China and the teeming millions of Asia -- The United States: an imperial power -- Great Britain's entry into the Pacific -- The British continent in the Pacific -- New Zealand and the smaller British Pacific colonies -- The native races -- Latin America -- Canada and the Pacific -- The navies of the Pacific -- The armies of the Pacific -- Treaties in the Pacific -- The Panama Canal -- The industrial position in the Pacific -- Some strategical considerations -- The rivals.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Bruce Albrecht, Colin M. Kendall, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Problems of the Pacific" by Frank Fox is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the geopolitical dynamics and emerging tensions in the Pacific region, particularly focusing on the historical context of European and American powers as they vie for dominance. Through a detailed analysis of various nations' ambitions and interactions, the text presents a framework for understanding the future of political power in the Pacific, igniting discussions on races and their prospects for supremacy. At the start of the book, Fox introduces the Pacific Ocean as the next stage for global conflict, positioning it as a pivotal arena for future civilizations. He draws comparisons to previous historical periods dominated by the Mediterranean and Atlantic, suggesting that domination of the Pacific will determine the next great struggle among nations, especially between the so-called White and Yellow races. The opening chapter outlines the shifts in power from Cortes to the Age of Imperialism, highlighting the aspirations of nations like Japan and the United States, while foreshadowing the implications of their struggle for supremacy in the Pacific. Key themes include the rise of Japan as a military power, the historical context of China, and the positioning of Western nations, all set within a narrative that presages the political challenges these nations will face in their pursuit of influence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
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| Subject |
Eastern question (Far East)
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| Subject |
Pacific Ocean
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| Subject |
Competition, International
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
40305 |
| Release Date |
Jul 23, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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