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Exploring the complexities of warfare, this book delves into the possibility of a universal theory that governs military conduct. It examines historical conflicts, strategic principles, and the evolving nature of warfare, aiming to identify common patterns and insights. By analyzing various perspectives and case studies, the author challenges traditional notions and seeks to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the dynamics of war, making it a thought-provoking read for military strategists and enthusiasts alike.

After theorists around 1960 proclaimed the 'death of ideology', ideological divides and clashes have reemerged with renewed intensity throughout the world, including in the liberal democracies. In the United States they have become particularly venomous. The other side is widely viewed as malicious, irrational or downright stupid, and, often, as barely legitimate. The zeal of the opposing sides is often scarcely less than that which characterized the religious ideologies of old. Indeed, historical religious ideologies have largely been replaced by 'secular religions' or 'religion substitutes'. The book is not another survey of past and present ideologies. It is an attempt to understand the cognitive, emotional and social roots of ideology and ideological fixation. It combines insights from evolutionary psychology regarding the nature of some of our deepest proclivities with a broad sweep through history. .

Exploring the origins of nationalism, this groundbreaking study delves into its ancient roots and connections to ethnicity, revealing how these elements are intertwined with human nature. It challenges contemporary perceptions by highlighting nationalism's deep-seated historical significance and its enduring impact on society.

Focusing on the evolution of strategic doctrines and the transformation of warfare, this collection features key articles by Professor Azar Gat. It explores significant developments in military strategy throughout the 20th and early 21st centuries, providing insights into how these changes have shaped modern conflicts.

Azar Gat is among the most brilliant of historians of war, with a masterful command of history and biology, and a gift for combining them to provide deep and revelatory insight. War has long been considered an enigma of the human condition, but after reading this book you will feel that you understand it. Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and author of How the Mind Works and The Better Angels of Our Nature

The book explores the unique strengths and vulnerabilities of liberal democracies in facing global challenges. It posits that the concept of democratic peace is just one aspect of broader pacifist tendencies inherent in these societies. Through a comprehensive analysis, the author examines how liberal democracies approach conflict and war, providing insights into their political and strategic dynamics.

Exploring the complexities of warfare across time, Azar Gat examines the evolution of conflict from early hunter-gatherer societies to modern-day terrorism. This comprehensive analysis delves into the underlying factors that drive human aggression and the various forms war has taken throughout history, offering insights into its persistent role in civilization.