Description
Spanning the earliest human conflicts to the industrial age, this sweeping study examines how warfare has shaped—and been shaped by—society, culture, technology, and political power. Rather than treating battle as a purely strategic or technological contest, it explores the human experience of war, including the roles of ritual, leadership, organization, logistics, and morale. Through vivid historical analysis and comparisons across civilizations, the book challenges conventional theories about why wars are fought and how armies evolve. It is an engaging and influential work for readers seeking to understand warfare as a central force in human history.
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paperback
Pimlico
Published Jan 1, 1994
448 pages
ISBN: 9780712698504
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Details
First Published
1993
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for A History of Warfare by John Keegan.