The Obsolescence of Major War
by John Mueller
Recommended by Steven Pinker
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books.
Despite large stockpiles of deadly arms and some significant ideological differences, the developed world has been at peace for a longer continuous period than ever before. Arguing that this state of affairs is no accident, this book offers a detailed history of public policies and attitudes to war in modern times. The author sets out to show that,...
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