A History of Force
- ISBN
- 9780915728176
A History of Force is a nonviolence, democracy book by James L. Payne.
About this book
Reviews over two dozen coercion-based practices, including human sacrifice, genocide, war, terrorism, revolution, political murder, riots, homicide, imprisonment, capital punishment, torture, religious persecution, slavery, debt bondage, and taxation. Examples and data are drawn from all over the world, including ancient Rome, medieval Japan, early modern England, revolutionary Russia, and four centuries of American history. Payne concludes that the long-run tendency in societies is for the use of force to decline.
About the Author
James L. Payne is the author of A History of Force. Browse their full catalog on Booklogr.
Editions & Formats
Reviews
No reviews yet. Have you read this book? Share your thoughts with the Booklogr community.
Sign in Sign in to write a review
Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is A History of Force?+
A History of Force is a Nonviolence, Democracy, Violence, Economic development, Pacifism book.
What is A History of Force about?+
Reviews over two dozen coercion-based practices, including human sacrifice, genocide, war, terrorism, revolution, political murder, riots, homicide, imprisonment, capital punishment, torture, religious persecution, slavery, debt bondage, and taxation. Examples and data are drawn from all over the wo...
Who wrote A History of Force?+
A History of Force was written by James L. Payne.