... at the time, soon joined in the contest to claim every plot of known land - and spread the glory and superiority of their respective cultures. These mixed levels of Imperial success resulted in unequal territorial and financial gains, disrupting the balance of power and creating tension and uncertainty. Militarism pervaded these societies, as massive armies were needed to continue these conquests. Inevitably, ... a dangerous arms race developed, most notably between Germany and England, the latter feeling threatened by the ... was clear in expressing the catalyst for Paul's arrival to ...

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