WarWar has been a perennial feature of human history since ancient times, yet it remains a poorly understood phenomenon. It has done much to shape our world, from developing international governance, overthrowing leaders and inspiring social change, to destroying towns, dividing nations and breeding animosity. In this book, Dr Aaron Edwards draws on a wide array of historical episodes to convey the complexity and human face of war. With eyewitness

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Lancaster Down tells the incredible story of seven young airmen at war - the Lancaster crew in 405 RCAF Sqn

finding out exactly who 'Queen Bey' is and what really goes on behind the scenes

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Born and raised in the Midwest Jersey Cameron knows all about tornadoes

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The aftermath of the Second World War is addressed in light of the ensuing Cold War

Raymond Barrett also encounters a dizzy melange of expatriates - Iranians

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