But by the Chance of War

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PUBLIUS SPECIAL GUEST: Richard C. Lyons, is a world historian, and political analyst, he is author of the book, But by the Chance of War.

But by the Chance of War is a uniquely different type of book. The book presents four dramatic stories of war from India’s fight with the Ephthalite Huns, to the Fall of Fort Niagara in the Seven Years War, to the trenches of World War I, and finally to modern-day circumstances and actions in the Middle East. A project that took years to complete, this book examines our impulses toward combat and encourages the reader to contemplate the seemingly inexplicable dynamic toward destruction despite our conscious knowledge of war’s ultimate futility.

Each story features characters that come to grips with the implication of technological advances that hasten the scope of casualties as they grapple with the moral questions of individual responsibility, the nature of military leadership, and the impact of the evolution of war on civilizations. As we look at history and how it has shaped us, how will we move forward in an age when technology and weaponry are meant to destroy everything in its path?

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BIO: Richard C. Lyons, author of But by the Chance of War was born and raised in the mid-western United States. His education took him through Loyola Academy, the University of North Texas and a graduate career at Southern Methodist University. Lyons has been a life-long admirer of the written word which has led him to literary pursuits as a poet, essayist and screenwriter. Professionally, Lyons is a third generation printer, whose father dedicated his life to education in the publishing and telecommunication fields. Lyons has been involved in printing, publishing, stage and television production throughout his professional career.

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Richard C. Lyons, is a world historian, and political analyst, he is author of the book, But by the Chance of War.