Overy, Richard
Why War? (Pelican Books)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241567609
- author:
- Overy, Richard
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pelican
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 4 x 13.8 x 13.8 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Government,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Why War? A leading historian explores the enduring presence of war throughout human history, drawing on rich examples and keen insight. Richard Overy examines the major drivers and motivations of war, separating the biological, psychological, and cultural factors that contribute to organized conflict. From the Roman Empire's voracious appetite for resources to the impulse to power evident in historical figures such as Alexander the Great, Napoleon, and Hitler, Overy delves into the Neolithic past, the twentieth-century world wars, and the current conflict in Ukraine, revealing the complex and often interconnected causes of war. This book offers a comprehensive and absorbing exploration of the question that has puzzled scholars for centuries: why war has been such a consistent presence throughout human history.
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