In turbulent times like the one in which we Americans now live, Victor Davis Hanson is always a voice of reason. Not only is he an American author, classicist, historian, and conservative political commentator, he's also an expert on modern and ancient warfare.

In his latest book "The End of Everything," Hanson tells us compelling and harrowing stories about how great civilizations of history perished. In doing so, he helps us consider contemporary affairs in light of that history, helping us to think about the unthinkable, and recognize the urgency of trying to prevent the demise of our own civilization.

He warns that war can settle disputes, topple tyrants, and bend the trajectory of civilization, sometimes to the breaking point. From Troy to Hiroshima, moments when war has ended in utter annihilation have reverberated through the centuries, signaling the end of many political systems, cultures, and epochs. Though much has changed over the millennia, human nature remains much the same. Modern societies like our own are not immune from the horrors of a war and self-destruction by the enemies within.



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