November 11 is a time of reflection. A time to remember the struggles and sacrifice that have gone into building this country. Margaret MacMillan, bestselling author and professor of history, reminds us in her new book, War: How Conflict Shaped Us, that we are all shaped by war.
They say we can either learn from our history or be doomed to repeat it. And while history never really repeats itself, according to Margaret, it does echo. Understanding history helps us to spot the parallels today—and avoid the pitfalls of the past.
For Margaret, Remembrance Day is a moment to consider how we think about war itself, and the ways in which it has changed us as nations and as individuals.
Learn more about Margaret MacMillan by visiting: www.margaretmacmillan.com
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