Hanson, Victor Davis
The End of Everything: How Wars Descend Into Annihilation
- ISBN 13:
- 9781541673526
- author:
- Hanson, Victor Davis
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Basic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 23.9 x 16.3 x 3.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The End of Everything: How Wars Descend Into Annihilation by Victor Davis Hanson This profound book explores how and why some societies have chosen to utterly destroy their foes, warning that similar wars of obliteration are possible in our time. War can settle disputes, topple tyrants, and shape the course of civilization - but it can also end in catastrophic annihilation. From ancient sieges to modern conflicts, Hanson examines the stories of war's drama, violence, and folly, highlighting the naivete that often plagues the vanquished and the wrath that justifies mass slaughter. A sobering call to contemporary readers, this book delivers a timely reminder of the dangers of unchecked aggression and the importance of learning from history. By studying the consequences of wars gone wrong, Hanson sheds light on the human nature that drives conflict - and the devastating consequences that can follow.
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