Why people recommend it
Atrocities is a comprehensive historical study by Matthew White that documents and ranks the one hundred bloodiest conflicts, massacres, and man-made disasters in human history. On the Modern Wisdom podcast, during the episode Why Nothing Seems To Makes Sense Anymore featuring guest Rudyard Lynch on August 31, 2024, the book was endorsed. Lynch recommended Atrocities by Matthew White, describing it as a very good read that offers a history of the world examined through the perspective of the top one hundred bloodiest atrocities ever recorded. He praised the work for its empirical approach to tallying the true cost of human conflict without ideological bias. The recommendation underscored the utility of historical reference books that quantify large-scale violence to provide a sober, realistic understanding of human nature and political history. Lynch's mention highlighted the book's effectiveness as an essential resource for anyone seeking a clear, unvarnished chronicle of the destructive episodes that have shaped the global population over the centuries.
Who recommended it
- Rudyard Lynch Recommended
Rudyard Lynch — 1 mention
“atrocities by Matthew white is also very good it's a history of the world from the perspective of the top 100 bloodiest atrocities in history”