The War of the World: Twentieth-century Conflict and the Descent of the West

Description

Seeks to establish a connection between industrial and technological progress and violence in the modern era, arguing that the twentieth century has been the most violent period in history in spite of unprecedented achievements. By the author of Paper and Iron. 100,000 first printing.

• Author: Niall Ferguson
• Publisher: Penguin Group USA
• Published: 2006
• Pages: 808
• ISBN-13: 9781594201004