Violence is so much in the news today that we may find it hard to believe that it is less prevalent than it was in the past. But this is exactly what the distinguished historian Robert Muchembled argues in this major new work on the history of violence. The thesis of a 'civilizing process' seems, therefore, to be well-founded.
- ISBN10 0745647464
- ISBN13 9780745647463
- Publish Date 25 November 2011
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Polity Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 388
- Language English