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War and civilization are, simply put, inextricably interwoven.
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Tony Gramentz HIST 2601 War and civilization are, simply put, inextricably interwoven. To say that warfare has not shaped societies in a large part would be a harsh understatement, with its realization an acknowledgment of the sad but true plight of human nature. Man's selfish, acquisitive, and competitive nature have shone forth time and time again through warfare. One may argue that a society's dominance are a reflection of the culture it has nurtured, and civil- ization therefore being characterized by the arts, philosophy, music, science, religion, politics, etc. Another more bold view would be to assert that society and history are marked not by its cultural innovations, but instead by its ability to harness these elements into its overall scheme of power through war making. Thus history is largely marked by the effects of these wars. War can bring about the death or transfer of cultures and civilizations, as...
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