The Geographical Pivot of History


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The Geographical Pivot of History is an essay by Halford Mackinder published in 1904. On January 25, 1904, Mackinder presented his study at the Royal Geographical Society, marking a crucial turning point in the study of international relations,

The essay was written during the period of railroad construction in Europe, which strengthened nations that were isolated and powerful, such as England. Thus, it came to create a permanent conflict between continental and maritime powers. The publication suggests a central nucleus that prevents the access of maritime powers to continental powers. Voices correlateemodify wikitesto

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