This book tells a story of fortunes of the peoples of the world in a plain, popular language. One of the major concerns of humanity - the threat of world war with the possible catastrophic outcome for all mankind. What can prevent it? First of all, peaceful methods - subtle diplomacy, open trusting relationships between countries. Culture in all its diversity is urged to play a saving role, along with sciences capable of making life better, easier, more prosperous for all and not just for the elite. Particular attention is paid to power structures which are entrusted too much, and which do...