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Is War Diminishing?

Is War Diminishing?

By: Alexander Baltzly Frederick Adams Woods
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 This compelling study explores the prevalence of war in Europe from 1400 to the present day. Through a comprehensive summary of historical periods of peace and conflict, as informed by discussions with historians, it seeks to answer whether the frequency and intensity of national conflicts are truly declining. Additionally, the book investigates how these periods of war relate to broader social trends, offering insightful perspectives on the dynamics of human history. - Summary by Leon HarveyCopyright Plays and Dramas
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  • 015 - Appendix

    015 - Appendix
    Jan 6 2026
    This compelling study explores the prevalence of war in Europe from 1400 to the present day. Through a comprehensive summary of historical periods of peace and conflict, as informed by discussions with historians, it seeks to answer whether the frequency and intensity of national conflicts are truly declining. Additionally, the book investigates how these periods of war relate to broader social trends, offering insightful perspectives on the dynamics of human history. - Summary by Leon Harvey
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    5 mins
  • 014 - XIII - Turkey

    014 - XIII - Turkey
    Jan 6 2026
    This compelling study explores the prevalence of war in Europe from 1400 to the present day. Through a comprehensive summary of historical periods of peace and conflict, as informed by discussions with historians, it seeks to answer whether the frequency and intensity of national conflicts are truly declining. Additionally, the book investigates how these periods of war relate to broader social trends, offering insightful perspectives on the dynamics of human history. - Summary by Leon Harvey
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    11 mins
  • 013 - XII - Sweden

    013 - XII - Sweden
    Jan 6 2026
    This compelling study explores the prevalence of war in Europe from 1400 to the present day. Through a comprehensive summary of historical periods of peace and conflict, as informed by discussions with historians, it seeks to answer whether the frequency and intensity of national conflicts are truly declining. Additionally, the book investigates how these periods of war relate to broader social trends, offering insightful perspectives on the dynamics of human history. - Summary by Leon Harvey
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    10 mins
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