Why nations go to war
By: John G. Stoessinger.
Edition: 7th ed.
Publisher: St. Martin's
Published: 1998
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 239
Subjects: History, Modern -- 20th century.; War.
Description: A classic in its field. Why Nations Go to War engages readers in a dialogue about the human truth behind the mechanistic forces of war. Stoessinger examines the characters and personalities of leaders who have taken their countries into battle, showing how misjudgments and misperceptions affected the course of history. The seven case studies provide a solid historical background on twentieth-century warfare, while the compelling narrative keeps the readers involved.

The seventh edition has been thoroughly updated and includes a new case study on Bosnia and the war over the remains of Yugoslavia.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.