The 20th century was the most violent in history from "summary" of The War of the World by Niall Ferguson
Niall Ferguson's analysis of 20th-century violence is both thorough and compelling. He delves into the various conflicts that defined the century, ranging from the two World Wars to genocides and civil wars. Through meticulous research and data, Ferguson paints a grim picture of the unprecedented levels of violence that characterized the era. One key aspect of Ferguson's argument is the sheer scale of death and destruction witnessed in the 20th century. The death toll from both World Wars alone is staggering, with millions of lives lost in each conflict. Beyond these global conflicts, Ferguson also highlights the millions of casualties resulting from smaller but no less brutal conflicts around the world. Moreover, Ferguson examines the brutality and inhumanity of the violence seen in the 20th century. He discusses the rise of totalitarian regimes and ideologies that led to the systematic extermina...
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