Download or read book International Military Alliances, 1648-2008 written by Douglas M. Gibler and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference work explores the characteristics, history interrelations and impact of over 450 formal interstate alliances, beginning with the 1648 Peace of Westphalia considered the start of the contemporary system of international relations.