World War (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: (Italian) Gabriele Balducci, translated by Qu Yan-na
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The 20th century may be remembered for its technological innovations, great social progress, and world-changing revolutions. However, it is undeniable that the 20th century was also filled with endless wars. The two World Wars, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Middle Eastern Wars, and hundreds of other conflicts around the world added a sinister hue to this history written in blood, sacrifice, and despair. From the deadly poison gas warfare during the brutal World War I to the carpet bombing of European cities; from the inferno sparked by incendiary bombs to the deserts created by chemical weapons; from the brutal human hunt with machetes to the devastating threat of intercontinental nuclear attacks, humanity used science and technology and energy resources to bring about the complete annihilation of humankind. Yet, despite all this, facing the dim prospects of the future predicted by people, humanity survived at the end of the century. This book showcases the enormous and horrifying mistakes made by humanity over a century. It not only serves as a warning to humankind but also resonates with people around the world. This is enough to leave a deep impression. The shocking photographs taken by battlefield photographers from four generations who participated in world wars further illustrate this point. Luciano Balducci presents readers with horrifying documents that reveal courage and terror, destroyed dignity and heroic self-sacrifice, excitement and nobility. These documents not only vividly recreate historical events before the readers but also provide a profound analysis of the causes and consequences of war. The Century Wars is a concise, clear, and beautifully illustrated chronicle that records the various conflicts ignited worldwide during the 20th century. At the same time, it serves as a witness to the path humanity has taken and the path it will take in the future.