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A discussion of the interrelationships between civilizations, empires, & wars. Recent research on primitive warfare is reviewed which suggests that its cause lies more in human development than in human instinct or human nature. Arnold J. Toynbee's theories of civilization, empire, & war are discussed & contrasted to those of Pitirim A. Sorokin & Quincy Wright. All agree that war & civilization are inspired by a sense of superiority & self-righteousness, which provide a justification for destructive behavior. It is concluded that civilizations, empires, & wars develop concurrently with the development of primitive, civilized, & modern peoples. War can be avoided by changing the structure or direction of a civilization's development toward more egalitarian, altruistic, & compassionate relations. 2 Tables, 40 References. S. G. Yates

Originally published in 1970, this book is the result of many years of study and research in the field. It begins with a geographic and ethnic survey of the land and Armenian people and traces the land's prehistory back to the Old Stone Age. The origins of the wine-making and bronze-working industries are discussed, in which Armenia played a pioneering role. The outstanding Armenian contribution to Church art and architecture is also explored as is the contribution of Armenia to painting, philosophy, and science. The final section is devoted to an account of Soviet Armenia.