The Oxford history of modern war

How has war shaped modern society and vice versa? How has it changed over the centuries between the introduction of firearms and the invention of the atom bomb? How is war waged today? This updated edition of the classic Oxford History of Modern War brings the story into the twenty-first century, ad...

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Other Authors: Townshend, Charles
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Oxford University Press 2005
Edition:New updated edition
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Summary:How has war shaped modern society and vice versa? How has it changed over the centuries between the introduction of firearms and the invention of the atom bomb? How is war waged today? This updated edition of the classic Oxford History of Modern War brings the story into the twenty-first century, addressing the dilemma of military strategy in confronting international terrorism.
Physical Description:xiii, 414 pages illustrations 20 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9780192806451 (pbk)