The instinct to fight may be innate in human nature, but warorganized violencecomes with organized society. War has shaped humanitys history, its social and political institutions, its values and ideas. Our very language, our public spaces, our private memories, and some of our greatest cultural treasures reflect the glory and the misery of war. War is an uncomfortable and challenging subject not least because it brings out both the vilest and the noblest aspects of humanity. Margaret MacMillan looks at the ways in which war has influenced human society and how, in turn, changes in political organization, technology, or ideologies have affected how and why we fight. War: How Conflict Shaped Us explores such much-debated and controversial questions as: When did war first start? Does human nature doom us to fight one another? Why has war been described as the most organized of all human activities? Why are warriors almost always men? Is war ever within our control? Drawing on lessons from wars throughout the past, from classical history to the present day, MacMillan reveals the many faces of warthe way it has determined our past, our future, our views of the world, and our very conception of ourselves.
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🗸 Author(s): Margaret MacMillan
🗸 Title: War: How Conflict Shaped Us
🗸 Rating : 4.4 from 5 stars (938 reviews)
🗸 Languange: English
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Delve into the pages of this engrossing historical fiction novel, where the past comes alive in vivid detail. Set against the backdrop of a bygone era, the story follows the lives of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary events. With its richly drawn characters and immersive storytelling, this book offers a glimpse into a world long gone but not forgotten.
Dive into a gripping thriller that takes readers on a pulse-pounding journey through the criminal underworld. Set in a gritty urban landscape, the story follows a determined detective as he races against time to catch a ruthless serial killer. With its twisty plot and nail-biting suspense, this book is guaranteed to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
This captivating novel weaves together history and romance in a sweeping saga of love and loss set against the backdrop of war-torn Europe. As the world is torn apart by conflict, the lives of the protagonists are forever changed by the tumultuous events of the time. With its vivid imagery and poignant storytelling, this book is a moving tribute to the resilience of the human spirit.
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