Ferguson on 20th Century Conflicts [video 69min]

In The War of the World, historian Niall Ferguson examines the conflicts of World War I through the Cold War and how they influenced the 20th century. He argues that globalization, wealth, and technological breakthroughs led to much of the violence, genocide and fanaticism of the 20th century. Ferguson is the author of several books including Paper and Iron, The Cash Nexus, and The Pity of War. He currently is a history professor at Harvard University, Senior Research Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford, and a contributor to the Financial Times and the New York Times. The talk was hosted by the World Affairs Council in Washington, DC. Includes Q&A.