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Book Synopsis: A New York Times-bestselling historian charts how and why societies from ancient Greece to the modern era chose to utterly destroy their foes, and warns that similar wars of obliteration are possible in our time. War can settle disputes, topple tyrants, and bend the trajectory of civilization—sometimes to the breaking point. From Troy to Hiroshima, moments when war has ended in utter annihilation have reverberated through the centuries, signaling the end of political systems, cultures, and epochs. Though much has changed over the millennia, human nature remains the same. Modern societies are not immune from the horror of a war of extinction.
In The End of Everything, military historian Victor Davis Hanson narrates a series of sieges and sackings that span the age of antiquity to the conquest of the New World to show how societies descend into barbarism and obliteration. In the stories of Thebes, Carthage, Constantinople, and Tenochtitlan, he depicts war’s drama, violence, and folly. Highlighting the naivete that plagued the vanquished and the wrath that justified mass slaughter, Hanson delivers a sobering call to contemporary readers to heed the lessons of obliteration lest we blunder into catastrophe once again.
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Discover the captivating history of how wars have descended into annihilation throughout the ages with The End of Everything: How Wars Descend into Annihilation. This New York Times–bestselling book from renowned historian Victor Davis Hanson unveils the chilling truths behind societies that have chosen to utterly destroy their foes, and warns of the alarming possibility of similar wars in our time.
War has always been a powerful force, capable of settling disputes, toppling tyrants, and shaping the course of civilizations. From the legendary city of Troy to the devastating aftermath of Hiroshima, the aftermath of wars ending in obliteration has impacted societies for centuries, leading to the collapse of political systems, cultures, and entire epochs. The End of Everything gives you an unprecedented glimpse into these pivotal moments, revealing the timeless aspects of human nature that drive nations to the brink of annihilation.
In this captivating narrative, Hanson recounts a series of sieges and sackings that span across history, from the age of antiquity to the conquest of the New World. Through the tales of Thebes, Carthage, Constantinople, and Tenochtitlan, he unravels the drama, violence, and folly that accompany wars of extinction. Unveiling the collective naivety of the vanquished and the merciless wrath that justifies mass slaughter, Hanson delivers a thought-provoking wake-up call to contemporary readers, urging us to learn from the lessons of obliteration before we stumble into catastrophe once more.
Don't miss out on this eye-opening exploration of the dark side of humanity. Gain profound insights into the dangerous consequences of war and grasp the urgency of avoiding its devastating aftermath. Order your copy of The End of Everything now and discover how history's lessons can shape a brighter future.Click here to order.
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