The Shortest History of War: From Hunter-Gatherers to Nuclear Superpowers--A Retelling for Our Times by Dyer, Gwynne
The Shortest History of War: From Hunter-Gatherers to Nuclear Superpowers--A Retelling for Our Times by Dyer, Gwynne

The Shortest History of War: From Hunter-Gatherers to Nuclear Superpowers--A Retelling for Our Times

A brisk account of this defining feature of human society, from prehistory to nuclear proliferation and lethal...
$36.13 AUD
$36.13 AUD
SKU: 9781615199303
Product Type: Books
Please hurry! Only 63 left in stock
Author: Gwynne Dyer
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Subtotal: $36.13
10 customers are viewing this product
The Shortest History of War: From Hunter-Gatherers to Nuclear Superpowers--A Retelling for Our Times by Dyer, Gwynne

The Shortest History of War: From Hunter-Gatherers to Nuclear Superpowers--A Retelling for Our Times

$36.13
The Shortest History of War: From Hunter-Gatherers to Nuclear Superpowers--A Retelling for Our Times by Dyer, Gwynne

The Shortest History of War: From Hunter-Gatherers to Nuclear Superpowers--A Retelling for Our Times

$36.13
Author: Gwynne Dyer
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
A brisk account of this defining feature of human society, from prehistory to nuclear proliferation and lethal autonomous weapons. The Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read.

War has changed, but we have not. From our hunter-gatherer ancestors to the rival nuclear powers of today, whenever resources have been contested, we've gone to battle. Acclaimed historian Gwynne Dyer illuminates our many martial clashes in this brisk account, tracing warfare from prehistory to the world's first cities--and on to the thousand-year "classical age" of combat, which ended when the firearm changed everything. He examines the brief interlude of "limited war" before eighteenth-century revolution ushered in "total war"--and how the devastation was halted by the nuclear shock of Hiroshima.

Then came the Cold War and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which punctured the longest stretch of peace between major powers since World War II. For all our advanced technology and hyperconnected global society, we find ourselves once again on the brink as climate change heightens competition for resources and superpowers stand ready with atomic bombs, drones, and futuristic "autonomous" weapons in development.

Throughout, Dyer delves into anthropology, psychology, and other relevant fields to unmask the drivers of conflict. The Shortest History of War is for anyone who wants to understand the role of war in the human story--and how we can prevent it from defining our future.

Author: Gwynne Dyer
Publisher: Experiment
Published: 08/02/2022
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 7.78h x 5.22w x 0.73d
ISBN: 9781615199303


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/30/2022
School Library Journal 11/01/2022 pg. 32
Shipping & Return

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Review

Related Products

Example product title
$36.13 AUD
$36.13 AUD
Example product title
$36.13 AUD
$36.13 AUD
Example product title
$36.13 AUD
$36.13 AUD
Example product title
$36.13 AUD
$36.13 AUD
Example product title
$36.13 AUD
$36.13 AUD
Example product title
$36.13 AUD
$36.13 AUD
Example product title
$36.13 AUD
$36.13 AUD
Example product title
$36.13 AUD
$36.13 AUD
Example product title
$36.13 AUD
$36.13 AUD
Example product title
$36.13 AUD
$36.13 AUD

Recently Viewed Products