Societal divisions deepened as a result of the war from "summary" of The Pity Of War by Niall Ferguson
The war tore a hole in the fabric of society, exposing the fault lines that had long been hidden beneath the surface. Class divisions that had once seemed insignificant now loomed large, as the working class bore the brunt of the war's hardships while the upper classes remained insulated from the worst of the conflict. The sense of camaraderie that had once united people across different social strata was shattered, replaced by resentment and bitterness. Ethnic tensions, too, were heightened by the war, as different groups vied for power and influence in the midst of the chaos. Prejudices that had once been kept in check now bubbled to the surface, leading to outbreaks of violence and discrimination. The war became a crucible in which long-standing grievances were brought to a boil, leaving scars that would take generations to heal. Religious d...
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