On the Origins of War

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And the Preservation of Peace

By Donald Kagan

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On the Origins of War by Donald Kagan provides an insightful analysis of five significant historical conflicts, examining their causes through the lens of classical realism. The book draws parallels between ancient and modern times, exploring the balance of power and the factors that lead nations into warfare. Kagan's narratives highlight the consistent themes and decisions that have triggered wars throughout history, encouraging readers to reflect on the lessons these events offer.
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If you're fascinated by historical conflicts and their causes, this book delves deeply into the origins of five major wars, providing keen insights into the dynamics that lead to conflict. You might appreciate its thorough analysis if you're interested in understanding the political, strategic, and human factors behind warfare.

On the Origins of War

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.

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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, Kagan's powerful narrative warns against complacency and urgently reminds us of the importance of preparedness in times of peace.

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Donald Kagan's On the Origins of War is widely praised for its insightful analysis of how significant historical conflicts have begun. Reviewers highlight the book's timeliness and Kagan's skill in showing how efforts to avoid war sometimes make it more likely. The work is commended for its intellectual depth, with reflections that are both relevant and necessary in understanding the persistent nature of warfare.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780385423755

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 1996

Country: United States

Imprint: Anchor Books

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 505g

Pages: 624

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Donald Kagan History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

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.