JOURNAL ARTICLE

Violence Without End: Small Wars and Big Empires.

  • Published In: Diplomatic History, 2025, v. 49, n. 2. P. 329 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Linstrum, Erik 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Violence Without End: Small Wars and Big Empires" explores the historical use of violence by European empires, challenging traditional narratives that downplay the brutality of military conquest and exploitation. The author, Lauren Benton, argues that imperial violence was not limited to insurgency and counterinsurgency but also included raiding, plundering, and preemptive massacre. Benton's research spans centuries and continents, highlighting the pervasive nature of violence in maintaining imperial control. The article raises questions about the legitimacy of violence in empire-building and draws parallels between historical practices and contemporary conflicts. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Diplomatic History. 2025/04, Vol. 49, Issue 2, p329
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0145-2096
  • DOI:10.1093/dh/dhae076
  • Accession Number:184348484
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