The Shortest History of War
From Hunter-Gatherers to Nuclear Superpowers—A Retelling for Our Times
by Gwynne Dyer
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Pub Date Aug 02 2022 | Archive Date Aug 08 2022
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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 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?
Advance Praise
“From the first armies to clashes of drones and dirty bombs, this is eye-opening, big-picture stuff.” —BBC History Magazine
“Readable and sharp . . . does what it says on the tin.”— Independent
“Dyer writes with eloquence and authority . . . particularly effective in painting in broad strokes the evolution of warfare.”—Irish Examiner
“Entirely convincing . . . at once a valuable historical treatise and a fervent and compelling call toward pacifism.”—Publishers Weekly
“[R]anges over the terrain of history, sparkling with insight and digressions . . . brilliant.”—The Seattle Times
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781615199303 |
| PRICE | $15.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 256 |
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