the logic of empire? We offer a theory of imperialism and decolonization that explains both historic cycles of expansion …, territorial empire has largely ceased. Most states that can take and hold territory no longer appear eager to do so, while the …

15th century and through the middle of the 17th century, Spain was the world’s dominant economic and military empire. But … a series of factors combined to exert severe pressure on the empire and ultimately led to its decline beginning in the … circumstances, including the Spanish Empire of the 16th century. And while some historians have appraised the decline of Spain in …