Reflections on a Ravaged Century

Reflections on a Ravaged Century
ISBN-10
0393320863
ISBN-13
9780393320862
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
317
Language
English
Published
2001
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Author
Robert Conquest

Description

A look at the twentieth century examines the factors and events that have sent millions to their deaths, discussing the philosophies that have caused so much conflict, as well as what the future may hold for the human race. Winner of the Ingersoll Prize & the Richard M. Weaver Prize. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

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