The War of the World
By Niall Ferguson
Published by The Penguin Press
Year published - 2006
Book format - Hard cover
Signed Copy
Summary
Ferguson seeks to establish a connection between industrial and technological progress and violence in the modern era. He argues that the 20th century has been the most violent period in history in spite of unprecedented achievements. Here is a work of originality and depth, history at its most challenging and controversial. No one can afford to overlook this monumental edition of the Second World war. This book is simply a great read, Ferguson meshes political and economic interpretations of history with psychological and literary one with unparalleled ability.
By Niall Ferguson
Published by The Penguin Press
Year published - 2006
Book format - Hard cover
Signed Copy
Summary
Ferguson seeks to establish a connection between industrial and technological progress and violence in the modern era. He argues that the 20th century has been the most violent period in history in spite of unprecedented achievements. Here is a work of originality and depth, history at its most challenging and controversial. No one can afford to overlook this monumental edition of the Second World war. This book is simply a great read, Ferguson meshes political and economic interpretations of history with psychological and literary one with unparalleled ability.
By Niall Ferguson
Published by The Penguin Press
Year published - 2006
Book format - Hard cover
Signed Copy
Summary
Ferguson seeks to establish a connection between industrial and technological progress and violence in the modern era. He argues that the 20th century has been the most violent period in history in spite of unprecedented achievements. Here is a work of originality and depth, history at its most challenging and controversial. No one can afford to overlook this monumental edition of the Second World war. This book is simply a great read, Ferguson meshes political and economic interpretations of history with psychological and literary one with unparalleled ability.
