Why Nations go to War; The Seventh Edition
By John G. Stoessinger
Published By St. Martin’s Press
Year Published 1998
Book Format - Soft cover
Summary
This book has become an iconic text in the study of war and peace and is probably one of the century’s most influential texts. The authors main thesis is that major wars for the last 100 years have been largely initiated by vain political leaders who grossly mis-estimate the power differential of their rivals. It goes beyond the facts of the biggest events in history and looks at the people behind these events.
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By John G. Stoessinger
Published By St. Martin’s Press
Year Published 1998
Book Format - Soft cover
Summary
This book has become an iconic text in the study of war and peace and is probably one of the century’s most influential texts. The authors main thesis is that major wars for the last 100 years have been largely initiated by vain political leaders who grossly mis-estimate the power differential of their rivals. It goes beyond the facts of the biggest events in history and looks at the people behind these events.
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By John G. Stoessinger
Published By St. Martin’s Press
Year Published 1998
Book Format - Soft cover
Summary
This book has become an iconic text in the study of war and peace and is probably one of the century’s most influential texts. The authors main thesis is that major wars for the last 100 years have been largely initiated by vain political leaders who grossly mis-estimate the power differential of their rivals. It goes beyond the facts of the biggest events in history and looks at the people behind these events.
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