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

aA heartbreaking, serious and thoughtful survey of human evil that is utterly fascinating and dramatic . . . superb narrative history.a
a"The New York Times Book Review"
aFergusonas best book, by far, since The Pity of War . . . from bond markets to the face of battle, he has returned to the themes of his earlier book and to his strengths.a
aPaul Kennedy, "The New York Review of Books"
aWielding at once the encyclopedic knowledge of an accomplished scholar and the engaging prose of a master storyteller, Ferguson commendably brings fresh insights to a history by now familiar. . . . A tour de force.a
a"San Francisco Chronicle"
aEven those who have read widely in 20th-century history will find fresh, surprising details.a
a"The Boston Globe"
aA fascinating read, thanks to Fergusonas gifts as a writer of clear, energetic narrative history.a
a"The Washington Post"

A study that serves as the basis for the upcoming PBS series 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 Colossus. Reprint. 75,000 first printing.