Description |
1 online resource (211 pages) : illustrations |
Contents |
Some proposals on the origin of war -- The developmental path -- Civilization's dawn -- Civilization, Eden and the romantic blunder -- The psychology of war -- The archetype, the ego and the genesis of war -- Alexander and the warrior archetype -- A new way emerges -- Revolution -- A violent clash of levels -- Documents of change -- A war to end all wars -- The Great War, Act II -- Cold War conflict -- The evolution of war -- The future's promise -- Understanding weapons -- Peace |
Summary |
"This thoughtful study journeys across time and disciplines to examine and sensibly explain human warfare, clarify its source and driving energy, and thoughtfully develop the prospect of a true and lasting peace."--Provided by publisher |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
War.
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War -- Causes.
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War -- Psychology
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Armed Conflicts
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HISTORY -- Military -- Other.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science.
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War
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War -- Causes
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Form |
Electronic book
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LC no. |
2012031702 |
ISBN |
9780786490585 |
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0786490586 |
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