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War and the Future: The Enduring Legacy of World War II

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By Sara Mills

Published by: Oxford University Press, 2023

War and the Future

by Sara Mills

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1218 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	242 pages

: 9780192864786

Review:

War and the Future is a major new work on the history and legacy of World War II. Drawing on a wide range of sources, from archival research to interviews with survivors, Mills provides a comprehensive and thought-provoking account of the war's impact on global politics, society, and culture.

Mills begins by examining the origins of the war, arguing that it was the culmination of a long process of international rivalry and tension. She then traces the course of the war, from the German invasion of Poland in 1939 to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. Mills provides a vivid and detailed account of the major battles and campaigns of the war, as well as the human cost of the conflict.

In the aftermath of the war, Mills argues, the world was transformed. The war had led to the collapse of the old European Free Download and the rise of the United States and the Soviet Union as superpowers. It had also led to the creation of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and other international institutions designed to prevent future wars.

However, Mills also argues that the legacy of World War II is more complex and ambiguous than is often assumed. The war had a profound impact on the way that we think about war and violence. It led to a new awareness of the horrors of war and a commitment to preventing future conflicts. However, it also led to the development of new weapons and technologies of war, and to a new era of nuclear deterrence.

In War and the Future, Mills provides a nuanced and thought-provoking account of the enduring legacy of World War II. She argues that the war was a watershed moment in human history, and that its impact is still felt today. Mills' book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history and legacy of World War II, and its implications for the future.

War and the Future

by Sara Mills

4.1 out of 5