# The Better Angels of Our Nature
## Introduction
- The Decline of Violence
- Historical Perspective
- Modern Context
- Statistical Evidence
- Human Nature and Violence
- Innate Aggression
- Cultural Influences
- Psychological Factors
## Part I: The History of Violence
- Prehistoric Times
- Hunter-Gatherer Societies
- Tribal Warfare
- Archaeological Evidence
- Ancient Civilizations
- Early Empires
- Legal Systems
- Religious Influence
- Middle Ages
- Feudalism
- Crusades and Wars
- Judicial Torture
- Early Modern Period
- Renaissance and Enlightenment
- Witch Hunts
- Colonial Conflicts
## Part II: The Humanitarian Revolution
- The Role of Reason
- Enlightenment Thinkers
- Secular Morality
- Rational Discourse
- Abolition of Slavery
- Transatlantic Slave Trade
- Abolitionist Movements
- Emancipation Proclamations
- Reduction in Cruel Punishments
- End of Public Executions
- Prison Reform
- Humane Treatment
## Part III: The Long Peace
- Post-World War II Era
- Decline in Interstate Wars
- Nuclear Deterrence
- International Institutions
- Cold War Dynamics
- Proxy Wars
- Arms Race
- Diplomatic Efforts
- End of Colonialism
- Decolonization Movements
- National Liberation
- Political Stability
## Part IV: The New Peace
- Decline in Civil Wars
- Internal Conflicts
- Peacekeeping Missions
- Conflict Resolution
- Genocide Prevention
- Early Warning Systems
- International Interventions
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Terrorism
- Causes and Effects
- Counterterrorism Strategies
- Global Cooperation
## Part V: The Rights Revolutions
- Civil Rights
- Racial Equality
- Gender Equality
- LGBTQ+ Rights
- Children's Rights
- Child Labor Laws
- Education Access
- Protection from Abuse
- Animal Rights
- Ethical Treatment
- Legislation
- Activism
## Conclusion
- The Future of Violence
- Technological Impact
- Social Progress
- Continued Challenges
- The Role of Empathy
- Emotional Intelligence
- Compassionate Societies
- Collective Responsibility
- Call to Action
- Promoting Peace
- Educating Future Generations
- Sustaining Progress