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

by Ferguson, Niall

• ISBN13: 9780143112396
• ISBN10: 0143112392
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781101615874
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-10-30
• Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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About This Book

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

ISBN: 9780143112396

Published by: Penguin Publishing Group

Publication Date: October 30, 2007

Pages: 912

Dimensions: 5.50 x 8.35 x 1.50 inches

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in history and social science courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the causes and consequences of 20th-century conflicts, including professionals looking to deepen their knowledge of historical events.

History and Editions

The War of the World has been a cornerstone in modern historical literature since its publication in 2007. This comprehensive book grapples with the most challenging questions of modern history: Why was the twentieth century history's bloodiest by far? Why did unprecedented material progress go hand in hand with total war and genocide? Niall Ferguson's magnum opus takes readers on a journey from the walls of Nanjing to the bloody beaches of Normandy, exploring the economics of ethnic cleansing and the politics of imperial decline and fall.

Author and Other Works

Niall Ferguson is a renowned historian and economist known for his engaging narrative style and in-depth analysis. He has written several acclaimed books, including *The Ascent of Money* and *The Square and the Tower*. His work often delves into the intersection of economics, politics, and history, making him a leading voice in contemporary historical scholarship.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book provides a detailed examination of 20th-century conflicts, including World War I and II, the Cold War, and other significant global events.
• Historical Insights: Ferguson brings fresh insights to familiar historical events, offering surprising details that even those well-versed in 20th-century history may not know.
• Engaging Narrative: The book is praised for its clear, energetic narrative history that makes complex historical topics accessible to a broad audience.
• Economic and Political Analysis: The text delves into the economic and political factors that contributed to the descent of the West during the 20th century.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780143112396
• Ebook: Available through various digital platforms (ISBN: 9781101615874)

Publication Details

• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Publication Date: October 30, 2007
• Number of Pages: 912
• Language: English
• Item Weight: 1.71 pounds (0.78 kg)
• Dimensions: 8.46 x 5.45 x 1.67 inches

Other Editions and Formats

• Ebook (2012 Edition): ISBN-13: 9781101615874

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Author Biography

Niall Ferguson is Laurence A. Tisch Professor of History at Harvard University, a senior research fellow of Jesus College, Oxford University, and a senior fellow of the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is the bestselling author of The House of Rothschild and Colossus.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations	p. xiii
List of Maps	p. xvi
Introduction	p. xxxiii
The Great Train Crash
Empires and Races	p. 3
Orient Express	p. 43
Fault Lines	p. 72
The Contagion of War	p. 109
Graves of Nations	p. 141
Empire-States
The Plan	p. 189
Strange Folk	p. 221
An Incidental Empire	p. 277
Defending the Indefensible	p. 312
The Pity of Peace	p. 345
Killing space
Blitzkrieg	p. 385
Through the Looking Glass	p. 416
Killers and Collaborators	p. 439
The Gates of Hell	p. 466
A Tainted Triumph
The Osmosis of War	p. 505
Kaputt	p. 553
Epilogue: The Descent of the West	p. 596
The War of the World in Historical Perspective	p. 647
Endnotes	p. 655
Sources and Bibliography	p. 717
Acknowledgements	p. 765
Index	p. 769
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