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The Shortest History of War by Gwynne Dyer is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Shortest History of War about?
<p><b>READ IN A DAY. REMEMBER FOR A LIFETIME.</b><br> In this timely addition to the bestselling <I>Shortest History</I> series, acclaimed writer and military expert Gwynne Dyer tells the story of war from its prehistoric -- perhaps pre-human -- origins to the present age of algorithms and atomic weapons. With the clarity and insight that have won his columns millions of readers around the world, Dyer chronicles warfare’s coming-of-age in the first cities; the rise of tyranny as humans multiply; the millennia of classical combat ended by the firearm and the carnage of the Thirty Years’ War; and the brief interlude of limited war before the popular revolutions of the 18th century ushered in the era of total war -- itself halted, for now, by Hiroshima. The final chapters deal with the precarious equilibrium of the past 75 years -- the longest peace between major powers in history -- and the threats posed by nuclear proliferation, global heating and superpower rivalry. This marvellously clear-sighted book is vital reading for anyone who wants to understand the role of war in the long human story: why we do it, and how we can stop.</p>
Who reads The Shortest History of War?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Gwynne Dyer
- Publisher
- Old Street Publishing
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780369375063
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- History, World History, Humanities
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (115 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14