A definitive and comprehensive examination on the origins, causes, practices and effects of warfare. An excellent review source for the IB history examination or for those interested in historical research. Dr. Juan R. Cespedes analyzes the roots of human conflict since the dawn of time. Packed with IB-related thought provoking questions and material. Author of "Collapse of the Soviet Empire," Dr. Cespedes again delivers a scholarly work which engages the reader by breaking a complex topic into smaller parts in order to gain a better understanding of it. A sampling of the subject matter covered is "The Origins of War"; the "Anthropological Roots of War"; "The Nation-State and War"; the "School of Realism in International Relations"; "Zero-sum" gamesmanship; "National Interest and the Rule of Law"; "Waging War"; "Military Strategy & Planning"; war from the perspective of Clausewitz, Sun Tzu, Napoleon, Machiavelli, and other great thinkers; "The Causes of War"; "The Nature of War"; the role of women; "The Practice of War"; "Different types of 20th century warfare"; "The Effects and Results of War"; "Post-war economic problems"; "Pre- and Post-World War II Attempts at Collective Security"; "Possible IB Exam-Related Questions" and much more. Each chapter ends with a synopsis of the material covered for easy review."