Professor David Armitage is an internationally acclaimed historian and a world expert on empire-building and British history. In this thoughtful and well-researched lecture, the Lloyd C. Blankfein Professor of History at Harvard University turns his attention to the compelling area of civil war, a war he describes as one of the “most ferocious forms of human conflict” in history. “Civil war remains a global scourge and one that shows no sign of disappearing any time soon.” – Professor ArmitageFor further information and additional content see this page: http://sydney.edu.au/sydney_ideas/lectures/2008/civil_war_rome_iraq.shtml