Book #52784

How Wars Begin - 1st US Edition/1st Printing

A. J. P. Taylor
Book #52784 How Wars Begin - 1st US Edition/1st Printing. A. J. P. Taylor.

Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket
Edition: 1st US Edition; First Printing
Publisher: New York: Atheneum, 1979.
ISBN: 0689109822

A first American edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition with rubbing to the boards in an alike dust-jacket with mild scuffing.

Taylor provides a comprehensive, up-to-date account of how wars start, from disputes over resources to ideological differences to misunderstandings and miscalculations. He covers the many factors that can contribute to conflicts, from economic disparities to the rise of new powers. He also examines how different nations have responded to the challenges of war, from ancient Athens and Rome to the United States and China. This authoritative book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding why wars happen and how to prevent them.; 8vo; 180 pages; TBC.

Price: $40.00