The Shortest History Of War: From Hunter-Gatherers To Nuclear Superpowers?A Retelling For Our Times (Shortest History Series)

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 readers? 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-read for all who wonder: How will rival superpowers with unprecedented weapons shape the future of our interconnected world?

Author: Gwynne Dyer

Publisher: The Experiment

Publication Date: Aug 02, 2022

Number of Pages: 256 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback/History

ISBN-10: 1615199306

ISBN-13: 9781615199303