THE FATHER OF US ALL: WAR AND HISTORY
---ANCIENT
AND MODERN---
VICTOR DAVIS HANSON
Review by Roy Murry, Author
'Why the human race makes war?' Mr. Hanson's question presented in this somewhat Ph.D. thesis in this book. He
completes the examination with an Epilogue with the paradoxes of the present
state of war between the Western countries, i.e., mostly the USA vs. the
autocratic countries.
Having taken Ancient History in college, I have some
semblance of knowledge. However, a reader, who has not, might use the Index to
help understand Davis Hanson's comparisons - Ancient vs. Modern warfare,
physical and psychological.
Putting aside the above when reading, the reader will
enjoy the smooth flow of the words explaining our world turmoil and why humans
are killing each other. His narratives into past and present conflicts, over
sometimes idiotic reasons, are compelling.
This read is not for the kind-hearted, but for people
who cares about the state of affairs of today's wars and they are bloody
consequences. Everyone in college and those who intellectually care should read
this book, which will help them understand why humans will kill in the future world
conflicts.
It would be best if you put your thinking cap on to
read this thesis. I had to stop and think many times when contemplating Victor
David Hanson's historical commentaries. Try reading it; thinking is a good
exercise.
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