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Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE On the Origins of War by Donald Kagan By lucidly revealing the common threads that connect the ancient confrontations between Athens and Sparta and between Rome and Carthage with the two calamitous world wars of the 20th century and the Cuban Missile Crisis, Kagan reveals new insights into the nature of war--and peace--that are vitally important and often surprising. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A brilliant and vitally important history of why states go to war, by the acclaimed, award-winning author of The Peloponnesian War.War has been a fact of life for centuries. By lucidly revealing the common threads that connect the ancient confrontations between Athens and Sparta and between Rome and Carthage with the two calamitous World Wars of the twentieth century, renowned historian Donald Kagan reveals new and surprising insights into the nature of war and peace. Vivid, incisive, and accessible, Kagans powerful narrative warns against complacency and urgently reminds us of the importance of preparedness in times of peace. Author Biography Donald Kagan is Sterling Professor of Classics and History at Yale University. A former dean of Yale College, he received his Ph.D. in 1958 from The Ohio State University. His publications includeOn the Origins of War and the Preservation of Peace,The Peloponnesian War, andThucydides- The Reinvention of History. In 2002 he was the recipient of the National Humanities Medal and in 2005 was named the National Endowment for the Humanities Jefferson Lecturer. Review Praise for Donald Kagans On the Origins of War"A particularly timely masterpiece . . . brilliantly examines the origins of four major, devastating conflicts."—Los Angeles "Humane and penetrating . . . Kagan shows how, tragically, measures undertaken precisely to prevent war have in the past repeatedly brought it closer."—The New Criterion "By now it is all too clear that the so-called end of history really has meant the return of history, with a vengeance. Recent events regrettably confirm that warfare is inherent to any system of world affair yet imagined, so we better do all we can to prevent it. Professor Kagans impressive volume presents thoughts that are timely, intellectually deep, and just about indispensable."—George P. Schultz, Former U.S. Secretary of State Review Quote Praise for Donald Kagans On the Origins of War "A particularly timely masterpiece . . . brilliantly examines the origins of four major, devastating conflicts."-- Los Angeles Details ISBN0385423756 Author Donald Kagan Short Title ON THE ORIGINS OF WAR Pages 624 Language English ISBN-10 0385423756 ISBN-13 9780385423755 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 904.7 Year 1996 Residence CT, US Birth 1935 Affiliation Yale University Subtitle And the Preservation of Peace DOI 10.1604/9780385423755 UK Release Date 1996-01-01 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Illustrations maps AU Release Date 1996-01-01 NZ Release Date 1996-01-01 US Release Date 1996-01-01 Publisher Random House USA Inc Publication Date 1996-01-01 Imprint Anchor Books Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:124928928;

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