The Greater Glory

Together with eating and sex, warfare is man's most frequent occupation. Over the last 3000 years of civilization, there have been thirteen years of war for every one of peace. One can only pay tribute to such extraordinary dedication. Nothing bars man's way on his murderous path. For centuries he has dreamt of ways of staging ever more impressive slaughters and he has made such progress recently that he may even be able to achieve his final ambition - the obliteration of the world. It is up to us not to be caught unawares with time running out. We must examine the fascinating phenomenon we call war - we will not regret it. (Back cover copy 1986 edition)