Every great nation eventually faces the war it fears most and seeks to avoid. That’s as true today as any other time in history. We stand on the abyss of another world war. Read this book and find out if our fate can be changed or if humanity is doomed.

This book is the result of many years of research and is based on an experience in the late 1990s when the author realized that the threat of global destruction had not died with the Cold War; it had only been postponed, and now we are dangerously close to the precipice again. Will we step over into the abyss? Many believe our fate can be changed—that there’s hope. The Pattern of History explores the reasons humanity keeps returning to war at its most destructive.

In "The Pattern of History," Peter McLoughlin delves deep into the relentless cycles of power and conflict that shape our world. As humanity teeters on the brink of another global crisis, McLoughlin offers a profound exploration of historical patterns that predict the inevitable struggles of nations. From the collapse of empires to the looming threat of nuclear war, this thought-provoking book examines how the quest for power drives humanity towards its most feared outcomes. With incisive analysis and a compelling narrative, McLoughlin challenges readers to reconsider their understanding of history and the fate that awaits us all. This is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the forces that shape our past, present, and future.