A World History of War Crimes: From Antiquity to the Present, 2nd Edition

A World History of War Crimes: From Antiquity to the Present, 2nd Edition

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A World History of War Crimes provides a truly global history of war crimes and the involvement of the legal systems faced with these acts. Throughout his narrative, Michael Bryant locates the origin and evolution of the law of war in the interplay between different cultures.

This new edition includes, for the first time:

* Two chapters providing extensive coverage of the Americas, Africa and the Middle East
* Strengthened chronological boundaries – a new chapter on the Incas, Aztecs, Mayan, and North American Indian tribes, as well as more material across all regions in ancient times; discussion of contemporary war crimes committed in Afghanistan, Iraq, Myanmar and Syria
* A historiographical essay to broaden your understanding of the field
* An added final chapter focusing on the social, cultural and psychological aspects of the subject

A World History of War Crimes is vital reading for anyone needing to understand the history of war in one of its most significant contexts.