Summary
The rise of China may threaten the Western world’s global influence. In this book, Martin examines China’s rise as a global power and how it differs greatly from the Western model of transitioning to a modern society. As a result of its different method of modernization, China has the potential to become the hegemon that rules the world. This book looks at the implications of a Chinese hegemony as well as the effects on the global economy and on globalization while also studying China’s history. While China is still rising in power, its development is dependent on its path, and historians ask: Has China ruled the world before?