In the process of replying to Jeff Hummel in the comments, I came across this useful summary of the death toll of the wars of the 18th century. And there's a lot more where that came from. Read them and weep.

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Gian writes:

Africa is ignored. Also many wars in India.

Posted January 22, 2009 12:44 AM

Jayson Virissimo writes:

If I recall correctly, 'For a New Liberty' and 'The Ethics of Liberty' contain many of the same arguments, but why have you selected the former rather than the later for your blog discussion?

Posted January 22, 2009 1:36 AM

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