John G. Stoessinger's Why Nations Go to War is a classic analysis of the factors that drive states to war. Using a case study approach, this fourth edition examines major conflicts of the 20th century and highlights the role of political leaders, misperceptions, miscalculations, and international dynamics as crucial factors underlying the outbreak of war. Stoessinger emphasizes that the decisio…
A classic in its field, Why Nations Go to War engages students in a dialogue about the human truth behind the mechanistic forces of war. The seven case studies provide students with solid historical background on twentieth-century warfare, while the lively narrative keeps them reading. The seventh edition has been thoroughly updated and includes a new case study on Bosnia and the war over the r…