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What does it mean?
War dominates the history of humanity.
In plain terms
History is full of wars.
What can you take from it?
Conflict persists through time.

Where it applies

  • historical study

Putting it to work

  • peace advocacy

Questions to consider

  • Why does war recur?
  • When does peace last?

Another view

Ignores peaceful eras.

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