The Crucible of Global War: And the Sequence that is Leading Back to It

by Christopher Petitt

"Nobody outside of despots and tyrants and dictators bent on world domination ever wants to go to war. And yet entire nations of people are moved to do so because, to put it simply, there is no other choice... They can try to put it off. They can institute political and economic policies that ignore the underlying realities and watch as conditions deteriorate to the breaking point... But they can only kick the can so far down the road. Ultimately, people go to war."Global economic malaise, record financial inequality, geopolitical chaos, the loss of American influence - the world is beginning to see turmoil that may rival that found on the eve of the Second World War. The power structures of the world are changing, and if history is a guide, the changing will not come quietly.The Crucible of Global War lays out in chilling detail the connections between today's disorder and the critical moments throughout history that have preceded times of global conflict. Is it humankind's destiny again?  The Crucible is a page-turning exposition of history, politics, economics, current events, and philosophy - a must-read for anyone interested in gaining insight into the nature of history and the inexorable unfolding of the perilous times ahead.

276 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 24, 2015

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is very appropriate for the present. It has nothing to do with politics, race, clowns, the Kardashians, or any other social media frenzy. In this book Mr. Petitt talks about something more important...Global War. He shares real facts from history and other sources. Which if you have read other books where authors are experts or share quotes; they can some times get too quote happy or ramble on and on using huge words and such. To the point that reading the book becomes a chore. Well I can tell you that this book is not like that. Mr. Petitt does quote and share facts from history but within reason to make a point or explain the trends that are currently plaguing us in today's society that can lead us back into history (not in a good way). Reading this book really gave me a deeper perspective on our society. We really do need to learn from past history and our mistakes. It is very sad that ISIS is able to recruit people so easily as an example. If you are a history buff or are looking for something enlightening to read, then you have to check out this book. A worthy read!

[Stravo Lukos · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a worrisome read, not only for the factual data it comprises, but for the credentials of its author. Lots of folks sense something looming on the proverbial horizon, but none has described that something so succinctly & convincingly. It's almost formulaic, & that's the rub. Aren't we supposed to be able to overcome determinism? It's obvious we haven't yet.

[Joseph · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very authoritatively well-written; the contextual content, cohesiveness, clear prose and factual voice successfully advance a swiftly moving and foreboding narrative. The warning feels real and terrifying, on par with "Lights Out" by Ted Koppel. In many ways Petitt's book is even more threatening and plausible from its breadth of range and reach to global tragedy, a paradigm told through a well-organized and intelligent structure. The arguments are fueled by straightforward facts, clever analysis, strongly presented theories, well-researched details, and outstanding writing. But most of all, it is hard to not be convinced because the scenarios have happened before and history is our greatest teacher. Yet the book's range goes beyond mere history. I love the quotes in the book and its abundance of insightful and true examples, for instance our connectedness from the Silk Roads to the internet -- all skillfully inserted and interwoven by Petitt for his powerful case on the inevitable -- or can it actually be stopped? I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great thoughtful discussion that is very relevant for our times and future.

[Thomas B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best Ever!

An outstanding analysis of humankind and its continuously evolving cycle of progress through failure, war, rebirth, and prosperity-then all over again. Could not stop reading.