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Western civilization since the Renaissance; peace, war, industry, and the arts.

First published in 1950 under title: War and human progress. Bibliographical references included in "Notes" (pages 219-449).

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Nef, John U. (John Ulric), 1899-1988 (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York, Harper and Row [1963]
Series:	Harper torchbooks. The Academy library TB1113.
Subjects:	War and civilization. Guerre et civilisation. War and civilization

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