Ep. 120—A Global History of Wars
September 20, 2023
In this episode of the Yale University Press Podcast, we talk with award-winning sociologist Michael Mann about his new book, On Wars. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud
Tag: military
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