War and Conflict in Discworld Books
Critical examinations of warfare, nationalism, and the politics of international conflict.
Featured in 3 books
Best Discworld Books About War and Conflict
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Jingo
War threatens between Ankh-Morpork and Klatch over a newly risen island. Commander Vimes must navigate diplomacy, espionage, and prejudice to avert a senseless conflict.
A sharp critique of nationalism, xenophobia, and the absurdity of war, highlighting how easily prejudice is exploited politically.
Main characters: sam vimes, carrot ironfoundersson, angua, fred colon, nobby nobbs, lord vetinari, leonard of quirm and seventyone hour ahmed
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Monstrous Regiment
A girl disguises herself as a soldier to find her brother, revealing secrets that threaten her nation's oppressive regime. War, identity, and absurdity collide powerfully.
Questions gender roles, nationalism, war, and identity, offering a critique of militarism and blind patriotism.
Main characters: polly perks, maladict, sergeant jackrum, lieutenant blouse, lofty, tanya tonker and wazzer
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Thud!
Vimes investigates a murder amidst escalating tensions between trolls and dwarves. Ancient animosity threatens to plunge the city into chaos.
Addresses racial and ethnic tensions, prejudice, and the importance of empathy, communication, and historical reconciliation.
Main characters: sam vimes, carrot ironfoundersson, angua, cheery littlebottom, detritus, sybil ramkin, lord vetinari, grag hamcrusher and mr shine