The Glorious Art of Peace : From the Iliad to Iraq

Human progress and prosperity depend on a peaceful environment, and most people have always sought to live in peace, yet our perception of the past is dominated too often by a narrative that is obsessed with war. As the world enters a more dangerous age, this ground-breaking study opens an alternative window on history to show the strength of the case for peace, as it has been argued from ancient times until today, and offers a new strategy to replace our failed international system. Book jacket.