Blood and Treasure

"Blood and Treasure" explores the intertwined history of warfare and economics, tracing how conflicts from the Viking Age to modern times have driven the development of nation-states and economic systems. The book examines how the costs and destructiveness of war have reshaped institutions, taxation, and markets, highlighting the evolving strategies used in total wars. It offers insights into how economic principles can explain the motivations behind conflicts and their impact on global history.