The War of the World

Controversial historian Niall Ferguson argues that the last century was one of continual worldwide conflict, caused by empires engaged in ethnic conflict

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  • Series 1 Episode 1

    The War of the World

    The first film in the series shows that the First World War ignited fires of racial animosity that were exploited by new and more terrible nation states that were far more preoccupied with…

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  • Series 1 Episode 2

    The War of the World

    Professor Niall Ferguson examines how the Wall Street Crash of 1929 shattered the American dream, bringing on the Great Depression.

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