Lauren Benton

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They Called It Peace: Worlds of Imperial Violence Lauren Benton
A sweeping account of how small wars shaped global order in the age of empires
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Burnt-out building. Flowering bushes and bike rider in foreground.

Learning from imperial violence Historians are supposed to feel lucky when our new books align closely with topics prominently in the news. I would welcome a little less relevance for “They Called It Peace: Worlds of Imperial Violence.” Read More