This book investigates the complex relationship between evolutionary theory and the persistent phenomenon of ethnic conflict throughout human history. It examines how biological and social evolutionary principles can illuminate the origins and dynamics of group-based animosity and violence. The author draws upon a range of historical examples and theoretical frameworks to construct an argument about the deep-seated roots of ethnic strife.

The book is likely to be regarded as a specialized academic text, appealing to scholars and students of political science, sociology, and evolutionary psychology. Its focus on the theoretical underpinnings of ethnic conflict suggests a dense, analytical approach rather than a popular overview. The subject matter indicates a work that aims to contribute to scholarly debates on the causes of war and intergroup hostility.