War and Our World

Why do countries go to war? John Keegan, military historian, examines this question in his book, War and our world. In his nonfiction book he writes five essays about the background and reasons for armed conflict. John Keegan, who was disable as a child, didn't have the physical abilities to fight in wars. Therefore, he was a war correspondent who traveled the world. He wrote many articles about wars around the world. Also,... Read Full Review

1 - War and Our World 2 - The Origins of War 3 - War and the State 4 - War and the Individual 5 - Can There Be an End to War? This book is a transcript from a series of five lectures given by esteemed military historian, John Keegan. It is a short, but highly informative book; I read it in less than an hour. The first four chapters are brilliant historical analysis. His insight into the toll and origins of war are invaluable... Read Full Review

The modern master of military history, Keegan's lectures compiled into several short but engaging essays form a book that proves both a quick and interesting read. Keegan's general purpose is to formulate a view on what the role of war in human society is, or at least what it has developed into being. Through the short pages of the book, it becomes quite clear that there has indeed been a wealth of change in this role over... Read Full Review

John Keegan is a brilliant military historian, a wonderful writer and has proved so in this very focused and thought provoking book. The book is quite short to begin with, yet it answers some of the most thought-provoking and questions on war that it would take a special author to provide the answers. John Keegan is that author and each chapter delivers focused and consice answers to questions like what are the origins of... Read Full Review

This is a very short book (I read it in one sitting), but I enjoyed it thoroughly. It doesn't delve deeply into the subject, but provides a brief, interesting commentary on war. Keegan is more than well-versed on the subject matter, so even in this brief series of lectures he has a good deal to say. The book is more enjoyable than informative, so if you are looking for hard facts you should try books like Keegan's "History... Read Full Review