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First published as a Norton paperback 2003

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Mearsheimer, John J.

The tragedy of Great Power politics / John J. Mearsheimer.

    p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN 0-393-02025-8

1. World politics—19th century. 2. World politics—20th century.
3. Great powers. 4. International relations. I. Title.

D397.M38 2001

327.1'01—dc21

2001030915

ISBN 978-0-393-34927-6 pbk.
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