This compelling study explores the prevalence of war in Europe from 1400 to the present day. Through a comprehensive summary of historical periods of peace and conflict, as informed by discussions with historians, it seeks to answer whether the frequency and intensity of national conflicts are truly declining. Additionally, the book investigates how these periods of war relate to broader social trends, offering insightful perspectives on the dynamics of human history. - Summary by Leon Harvey

This compelling study explores the prevalence of war in Europe from 1400 to the present day. Through a comprehensive summary of historical periods of peace and conflict, as informed by discussions with historians, it seeks to answer whether the frequency and intensity of national conflicts are truly declining. Additionally, the book investigates how these periods of war relate to broader social trends, offering insightful perspectives on the dynamics of human history. - Summary by Leon Harvey

This compelling study explores the prevalence of war in Europe from 1400 to the present day. Through a comprehensive summary of historical periods of peace and conflict, as informed by discussions with historians, it seeks to answer whether the frequency and intensity of national conflicts are truly declining. Additionally, the book investigates how these periods of war relate to broader social trends, offering insightful perspectives on the dynamics of human history. - Summary by Leon Harvey