On the Origins of War
Download or Read eBook On the Origins of War PDF written by Donald Kagan and published by Anchor. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 625 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Donald Kagan |
Publisher | : Anchor |
Total Pages | : 625 |
Release | : 1996-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780385423755 |
ISBN-13 | : 0385423756 |
Rating | : 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis On the Origins of War by : Donald Kagan
Book excerpt: A brilliant and vitally important history of why states go to war, by the acclaimed, award-winning author of The Peloponnesian War. War has been a fact of life for centuries. By lucidly revealing the common threads that connect the ancient confrontations between Athens and Sparta and between Rome and Carthage with the two calamitous World Wars of the twentieth century, renowned historian Donald Kagan reveals new and surprising insights into the nature of war and peace. Vivid, incisive, and accessible, Kagan's powerful narrative warns against complacency and urgently reminds us of the importance of preparedness in times of peace.