Mackinder, Sir Halford John

The Geographical Pivot of History

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ISBN 13:
9781945934810
author:
Mackinder, Sir Halford John
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Cosimo Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
24
Dimensions:
20.3 x 12.7 x 0.2 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction, Politics, International Relations,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£8.28

Description

The Geographical Pivot of History was a groundbreaking paper presented by Sir Halford John Mackinder to the Royal Geographical Society in 1904. In this seminal work, Mackinder introduced his Heartland Theory, which posits that the interior of Asia and eastern Europe have become the strategic center of the world due to the relative decline of sea power against land power.

Mackinder's theory has had a profound impact on the study of geopolitics, exploring how Earth's geography influences politics and international relations. This paper provides insight into Mackinder's ideas and their significance in shaping our understanding of global politics.

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