First published in 1920, this book examines the complex and ever-changing nature of international politics in the aftermath of World War I. Written by a respected scholar of political science, it provides a comprehensive overview of the different forces that shape international relations, from economics and diplomacy to military power and ideology. It remains a classic work in the field of international relations. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.