The Shortest History of War From Hunter-Gatherers to Nuclear Superpowers--A Retelling for Our Times |
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| Author:
| Dyer, Gwynne |
| Read by:
| Richards, Gareth |
| ISBN: | 979-8-212-12637-3 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2022 |
| Publisher: | Tantor Media, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Tantor Audio |
| Book Format: | CD-Audio |
| List Price: | USD $41.99 |
Book Description:
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War has always been a defining feature of human society. This new addition to the Shortest History series explains why we do it--and how we can stop. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has punctured the longest stretch of peace between major powers since WWII, bringing the horrors of warfare--past, present, and future--to the forefront of listeners' minds. In
The Shortest History of War, internationally acclaimed historian Gwynne Dyer adds urgently needed context. Dyer ably...
More Description War has always been a defining feature of human society. This new addition to the Shortest History series explains why we do it--and how we can stop. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has punctured the longest stretch of peace between major powers since WWII, bringing the horrors of warfare--past, present, and future--to the forefront of listeners' minds. In The Shortest History of War, internationally acclaimed historian Gwynne Dyer adds urgently needed context. Dyer ably charts the evolution of violent conflict: tribal aggression, classical combat, limited war, total war, and cold war--followed by present-day terrorism, nuclear threats, and the development of lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS). His brilliant, brisk history is a harrowing must-listen for all who wonder: How will rival superpowers with unprecedented weapons shape the future of our interconnected world?