Reference no: EM133685033 , Length: Words Count:750

Assignment:

Did World War 1 serve as the 'solvent of empire'?- seven hundred and fifty word essay

Plan you could follow by:

Introduction:

• Start with a brief overview of World War 1 and its significance in global history.
• Introduce the concept of the "solvent of empire" and its implications.
• Present the thesis statement that will guide the essay, stating whether or not World War 1 acted as the 'solvent of empire.'

Main Body Paragraphs:

Paragraph 1:

• Begin by explaining what is meant by the term "solvent of empire."
• Discuss the state of empires before World War 1, emphasizing their strength and stability.
• Provide examples of major empires at the time and their dominant positions.

Paragraph 2:

• Transition into the effects of World War 1 on empires.
• Highlight the significant changes in political, economic, and social landscapes brought about by the war.
• Discuss how the war weakened empires and created opportunities for nationalist movements.

Paragraph 3:

• Explore the dissolution of empires in the aftermath of World War 1.
• Provide examples of specific empires that collapsed or significantly weakened as a result of the war.
• Discuss how the war contributed to the rise of independent nations and the end of colonial rule.

Paragraph 4:

• Consider counterarguments or alternative perspectives.
• Address the limitations of viewing World War 1 solely as the 'solvent of empire.'
• Acknowledge instances where the war may have reinforced imperial control or led to the restructuring of empires rather than their dissolution.

Conclusion:

• Summarize the main points discussed in the essay.
• Reiterate whether World War 1 can be considered the 'solvent of empire.'
• Offer some final thoughts on the lasting impact of the war on global geopolitics and the rise of nation-states.

PLEASE ENSURE ITS WRITTEN IN SIMPLE ENGLISH AND VERY STRAIGHFORWARD. NO CONFUSING LANGUAGES. PLEASE PROVIDE HARVARD REFERENCING.

References that have to be used are below:

George Lawson, 2022. "Chapter Three: The Rise of Modern International Order", in Baylis, Smith and Owens (eds), The Globalization of World Politics: An introduction to international relations. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Barry Buzan and Richard Little, 2000. "Part IV: The Establishment and Evolution of a Global International System, Chapter 12: Units in the Modern International System", in Barry Buzan and Richard Little, International Systems in World History: Remaking the Study of International Relations. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp. 241-275.

Len Scott, 2022. "Chapter: International History of the Twentieth Century", Baylis, Smith and Owens (eds) The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Anthony Best, Jussi Hanhimaki, Joseph A. Maiolo and Kirsten E. Schulze, 2014. "Chapter 17: Africa: Decolonization and Independence, 1945-2014", Best et al. International History of the Twentieth Century and Beyond. London: Routledge: pp. 439-466

Michael Cox, 2022. "Chapter: From the End Of The Cold War To A New World Dis-Order?", in Baylis, Smith and Owens (eds) The Globalization of World Politics: An introduction to international relations. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Ayse Zarakol, 2019. "'Rise of the Rest': As Hype And Reality," International Politics 33(2): pp. 213-228

Or Rosenboim, 2022. "Chapter: Realism", in Baylis, Smith and Owens (eds) The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

John Mearsheimer, 2016. "Chapter: Structural Realism", in Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki and Steve Smith (eds) International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity 4th edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp. 51-67.

Tim Dunne, 2022. "Chapter: Liberal Internationalism", in Baylis, Smith and Owens (eds) The Globalization of World Politics: An introduction to International Relations. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp.112-125.

AGAIN WRITE IN VERY VERY SIMPLE STRAIGHTFORWARD ENGLISH. paragraphs can go like point, explanation, Example ( example from the reference explained in own words)