Blood And Iron
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Slightly worn cover. Some glue stains on fep.
This compelling non-fiction work chronicles the profound duality inherent in a fundamental aspect of human existence, presenting its capacity for both vital sustenance and devastating conflict. Peter Mason meticulously details how this powerful force shapes societies, drives innovation, and fuels destruction throughout history. The narrative uncovers the intricate connections between progress and peril, illustrating how the very elements that sustain life can also forge instruments of war. Mason argues for a deeper understanding of these forces, compelling readers to consider the ethical implications of power and its application. This insightful volume offers a critical examination of humanity's relationship with its most potent creations.
Author: Peter Mason
Format: Paperback
Published: 1984, Penguin Books
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Slightly worn cover. Some glue stains on fep.
This compelling non-fiction work chronicles the profound duality inherent in a fundamental aspect of human existence, presenting its capacity for both vital sustenance and devastating conflict. Peter Mason meticulously details how this powerful force shapes societies, drives innovation, and fuels destruction throughout history. The narrative uncovers the intricate connections between progress and peril, illustrating how the very elements that sustain life can also forge instruments of war. Mason argues for a deeper understanding of these forces, compelling readers to consider the ethical implications of power and its application. This insightful volume offers a critical examination of humanity's relationship with its most potent creations.