{"product_id":"world-history-of-war-crimes-from-antiquity-to-the-present","title":"World History of War Crimes: From Antiquity to the Present","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eA World History of War Crime, 2nd edition, is an authoritative and accessible introduction to the global history of war crimes and the laws of war, tracing human efforts to limit warfare from antiquity to the modern age. It includes extensive coverage of the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East, strengthened chronological boundaries, a historiographical essay, and a final chapter on the social, cultural, and psychological aspects of the subject. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 424 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11 February 2021\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second edition of A World History of War Crime, a comprehensive and enhanced work, offers an authoritative and accessible introduction to the global history of war crimes and the laws of war. Spanning human endeavors to restrict warfare, from ancient codes of war aimed at preserving a religiously conceived cosmic order to the gradual adoption of criminal trials in the modern age as a means of enforcing universal humanitarian norms, Michael S. Bryant's book stands as a masterful one-volume account of this subject. This revised edition introduces several notable enhancements, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo comprehensive chapters dedicated to the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East, providing extensive coverage of these regions' historical contexts and war crimes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrengthened chronological boundaries, with a new chapter on the Incas, Aztecs, Mayan, and North American Indian tribes, as well as additional material across all regions in ancient times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscussion of contemporary war crimes committed in Afghanistan, Iraq, Myanmar, and Syria, shedding light on the ongoing challenges and complexities of addressing these crimes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA historiographical essay to broaden readers' understanding of the field, offering insights into the historical development and evolution of war crimes studies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn additional final chapter focusing on the social, cultural, and psychological aspects of war crimes, emphasizing the human impact and consequences of these heinous acts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA World History of War Crimes is an essential resource for anyone seeking to comprehend the history of war within its most significant context. It provides a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of war crimes, their origins, evolution, and the ongoing efforts to prevent and prosecute them. By examining the past and present, this book contributes to a deeper understanding of the world and the importance of upholding international law and humanitarian principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 648g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 157 x 234 x 27 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781350106598                            \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 ed                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Professor Michael S.Bryant","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44094197825786,"sku":"9781350106598","price":26.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/98738f0a923131a9b07d8a9e1b71c536.jpg?v=1621058683","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/world-history-of-war-crimes-from-antiquity-to-the-present","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}