War reveals the worst and best of human nature. It has shaped human history, our social and political institutions, our values, and our ideas. Language, public spaces, memories, and many cultural artifacts attempt to make sense of the heroism and pain of war.
Historian Margaret MacMillan examines the ways in which war has affected human society, and how changes in political organization, technology, and ideology have influenced how and why we fight. From classical history to the present, MacMillan draws lessons from past wars and demonstrates that war has many faces.
Explores intriguing and controversial questions about war: When was the first war? Is human nature doomed to fight each other? Why is war considered the most organized of all human activities? Why are warriors almost always men? Can we control war?
The author reveals the multifaceted nature of war — how it has defined our past, our future, our views of the world, and our idea of ourselves.
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