Description: This book shows how fear, wishful thinking, and regret have shaped leaders' decisions for war across the twentieth century. Combining psychology, international relations theory, and historical case studies, it demonstrates the profound impact of emotions on statecraft and the outbreak of conflict.
Review Quotes: "With remarkable insight and empathy, Professor Heimann places emotion at the very center of twentieth-century history. He portrays its leaders as profoundly human figures, driven as much by feeling as by reason. His prose, rich in sentiment and nuance, makes this book as emotionally stirring as it is intellectually illuminating." --Deganit Paikowsky, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel