... , revolution in the means of transport and communication. FROM WESTPHALIA TO UTRECHT An important concept to the state system was the principle of "dynastic legitimacy." A dynasty in the early modern period was a family that ruled a state by virtue of an inherited right. The principle of dynastic legitimacy justified most regimes up until the late-18th century, when the idea of "popular ... and stabilized. England, Prussia, Russia, Austria and France were major powers as compared to Holland, Spain, Portugal and Sweden. FROM CONGRESS OF VIENNA TO FIRST WORLD WAR This period was known as p...

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... of great powers will be helpful to determine the actual global structure. Make an argument Most scholars in international relations agree that we had a bipolar structure during the Cold War period. It may be logical to conclude that there were two superpowers but since one was gone in 1990, the structure remained of course, unipolar. However, the entire world has been ... ...

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... responsibility. Britain wanted to restore her wealth and power via trade lost throughout the war. France was also pre occupied with her own state of affairs during the post war period and wanted to prevent a third German attack. They were also reluctant to commit troops to the League which meant that the League could again not militarily enforce peace keeping or ... ...

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