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Book Synopsis: The greatly expanded and enhanced 2nd edition of A World History of War Crimes provides an authoritative and accessible introduction to the global history of war crimes and the laws of war. Tracing human efforts to limit warfare, from codes of war in antiquity designed to maintain a religiously conceived cosmic order to the gradual use in the modern age of the criminal trial as a means of enforcing universal humanitarian norms, Michael S. Bryant's book is a masterful one-volume account of the subject.
This new edition includes, for the first time:
- Two chapters providing extensive coverage of the Americas, Africa and the Middle East
- Strengthened chronological boundaries - a new chapter on the Incas, Aztecs, Mayan, and North American Indian tribes, as well as more material across all regions in ancient times; discussion of contemporary war crimes committed in Afghanistan, Iraq, Myanmar and Syria
- A historiographical essay to broaden your understanding of the field
- An added final chapter focusing on the social, cultural and psychological aspects of the subject
A World History of War Crimes is vital reading for anyone needing to understand the history of war in one of its most significant contexts.
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Discover the untold stories of war crimes from around the globe with A World History of War Crimes: From Antiquity to the Present. With its greatly expanded and enhanced 2nd edition, this authoritative book by Michael S. Bryant is a comprehensive introduction to the laws of war and the evolution of efforts to limit warfare.
Unveiling the forgotten codes of war from ancient civilizations to the modern age, this book takes you on a gripping journey through human attempts to uphold humanitarian norms. Explore the religiously conceived cosmic order maintained by codes of war in antiquity, and delve into the utilization of criminal trials as a means to enforce universal humanitarian norms in today's world.
Revealing the hidden chapters of history, this new edition includes two extensive chapters on the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East, shedding light on war crimes committed by civilizations like the Incas, Aztecs, Mayans, and North American Indian tribes. It also delves into contemporary war crimes committed in Afghanistan, Iraq, Myanmar, and Syria. Stay up to date on the latest events that shape our world.
To broaden your understanding, this edition offers a must-read historiographical essay. Dive further into this fascinating field by exploring the social, cultural, and psychological aspects of war crimes in the added final chapter. It is an invaluable resource for researchers, scholars, and anyone seeking insights into the historical context of war.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of war crimes throughout history. Grab your copy of A World History of War Crimes and embark on an enlightening journey through the darkest corners of human history.
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