Gwynne Dyer
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From  A Short History of Nuclear War: 1945–1990 |
In this chapter, Dyer traces the evolution of nuclear strategy between 1945 and 1990. | Gwynne Dyer | 24 | 2021 | $2.40 Add |
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From Absolute Monarchs and Limited War: 1400–1790 |
In this chapter, Dyer traces the evolution of European warfare from 1400 to 1790, focusing on how absolute monarchies reshaped armies through infantry formations, firearms, and mercenary forces. | Gwynne Dyer | 19 | 2021 | $1.90 Add |
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From Classical War: 1500 BCE-1400 CE |
In this chapter, Dyer surveys classical warfare from roughly 1500 BCE to 1400 CE, a period when military technology stabilized and combat became ritualised. | Gwynne Dyer | 20 | 2021 | $2.00 Add |
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From Coda |
In this chapter, Dyer examines how the Russia-Ukraine conflict indicates Russia’s decline from great-power status. | Gwynne Dyer | 3 | 2021 | $0.30 Add |
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From Foreward |
In this foreword, Dyer examines the declining human cost of conflict since 1945 alongside emerging threats from climate change. | Gwynne Dyer | 4 | 2021 | $0.40 Add |
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From How Combat Works |
In this chapter, Dyer examines the psychological and moral dimensions of combat across generations. | Gwynne Dyer | 27 | 2021 | $2.70 Add |
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From Mass Warfare: 1790–1900 |
In this chapter, Dyer traces the transformation of European and American warfare from 1790 to 1900. | Gwynne Dyer | 17 | 2021 | $1.70 Add |
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From Origins |
In this chapter, Dyer traces warfare back millions of years through chimpanzee conflicts in Gombe, Kenya, and archaeological remains at Nataruk. | Gwynne Dyer | 17 | 2021 | $1.70 Add |
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From References and Index |
This "chapter" includes references and index. | Gwynne Dyer | 21 | 2021 | $2.10 Add |
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From The End of War |
In this chapter, Dyer explores whether warfare can be abolished through evolving international cooperation. | Gwynne Dyer | 24 | 2021 | $2.40 Add |
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From The Evolution of Battle: 3500-1500 BCE |
In this chapter, Dyer traces the evolution of organized warfare from 3500 to 1500 BCE. | Gwynne Dyer | 20 | 2021 | $2.00 Add |
The Shortest History of WarFrom Hunter-Gatherers to Nuclear Superpowers—A Retelling for Our Times |
War has changed, but we have not. From our hunter-gatherer ancestors to the rival nuclear powers of today, whenever resources have been contested, we’ve gone to battle. Acclaimed historian … | Gwynne Dyer | 272 | 2021 | View |
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From Total War |
In this chapter, Dyer traces the development of total warfare from the trench stalemate of 1914 to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. | Gwynne Dyer | 26 | 2021 | $2.60 Add |
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From Trifurcation: Nuclear, Conventional, Terrorist |
In this chapter, Dyer examines the three distinct forms of warfare post-1945: nuclear, conventional, and terrorist. | Gwynne Dyer | 36 | 2021 | $3.60 Add |
