The War of the World

From the bestselling author of The Ascent of Money and The Square and the Tower "Even those who have read widely in 20th-century history will find fresh, surprising details." — The Boston Globe "A fascinating read, thanks to Ferguson's gifts as a writer of clear, energetic narrative history." — The Washington Post Astonishing in its scope and erudition, this is the magnum opus that Niall Ferguson's numerous acclaimed works have been leading up to. In it, he grapples with perhaps the most challen