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War and Our World

John Keegan

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Insightful musings on war's grip on humanity.

If you've ever pondered the grim persistence of warfare throughout human history, "War and Our World" by John Keegan could provide you with profound insights. Keegan is hailed as a masterful historian, and in this book, he condenses his expansive knowledge into digestible essays that interrogate war's role in society and its impact on the individual. You'll find his informed perspective both enlightening and thought-provoking, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the deeper implications of military conflict.

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ISBN: 9780375705205
Author: John Keegan
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 2001-05-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Politics, Creative Nonfiction
Related Topics: Politics, War, History, Essays
Goodreads rating: 3.62
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John Keegan, widely considered the greatest military historian of our time and the author of acclaimed volumes on ancient and modern warfare--including, most recently, The First World War, a national bestseller--distills what he knows about the why’s and how’s of armed conflict into a series of brilliantly concise essays. Keegan addresses questions about the nature of war, its origins, the relationship between war and the modern state, its impact on individuals, and the possibility of ending war. His insights draw from a deep knowledge of history and various disciplines. Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.
 

Insightful musings on war's grip on humanity.

If you've ever pondered the grim persistence of warfare throughout human history, "War and Our World" by John Keegan could provide you with profound insights. Keegan is hailed as a masterful historian, and in this book, he condenses his expansive knowledge into digestible essays that interrogate war's role in society and its impact on the individual. You'll find his informed perspective both enlightening and thought-provoking, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the deeper implications of military conflict.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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