9780192806451-0192806459-The Oxford History of Modern War

The Oxford History of Modern War

ISBN-13: 9780192806451
ISBN-10: 0192806459
Edition: New
Author: Charles Townshend
Publication date: 2005
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Format: Paperback 414 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780192806451
ISBN-10: 0192806459
Edition: New
Author: Charles Townshend
Publication date: 2005
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Format: Paperback 414 pages

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The Oxford History of Modern War (ISBN-13: 9780192806451 and ISBN-10: 0192806459), written by authors Charles Townshend, was published by Oxford University Press in 2005. With an overall rating of 3.6 stars, it's a notable title among other Military History (World History, Engineering) books. You can easily purchase or rent The Oxford History of Modern War (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Military History books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.35.

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According to General J.F.C. Fuller, "the musket made the infantryman and the infantryman made the democrat." In short, modern war and modern society are inextricably linked. But how has war changed over the centuries? This highly informative and engaging work investigates the techniques, technology, and theory of warfare. From the military revolution of the seventeenth century to the present day battalion of high-tech weaponry and satellite technology, expert contributors explore major developments and themes, including air and sea warfare, combat experience, technology, and opposition to war. Specific topics include the extraordinary achievements of Napoleon's armies, the role of nationalism in battlegrounds, colonial wars, and the concept of "total war." One thought-provoking essay points out that today's armies face an range of low-intensity conflicts--from civil protests to domestic terrorism--that can not be won by any purely military approach. As a result, the military professionalism that evolved to foster modern war is beginning to erode. Highlighting a wide range of information with expert insights and historical analysis, The Oxford History of Modern War leaves no aspect of modern warfare unexplored. This volume will fascinate everyone from casual readers and history buffs, to scholars, political thinkers, and historians.

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