The war reshaped global power dynamics from "summary" of The Pity Of War by Niall Ferguson
The impact of the war on global power dynamics was profound. Prior to the conflict, the world was dominated by a handful of great powers, each vying for supremacy. However, by the end of the war, this landscape had shifted dramatically. Traditional empires such as the Ottoman Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire had crumbled, making way for new players to emerge on the world stage. One of the most significant changes brought about by the war was the rise of the United States as a global superpower. Prior to the conflict, the US had been a relatively minor player in world affairs. However, the war provided the perfect opportunity for the US to assert its influence on the world stage. By the end of the conflict, the US had emerged as a major player in gl...
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