A History of Warfare

Name: A History of Warfare
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SKU: 9780679730828
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By John Keegan

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A History of Warfare by John Keegan is an analytical exploration of the evolution and nature of warfare throughout human history. Keegan delves into the strategies, tactics, and impacts of war, examining its role in shaping societies and cultures. The book offers insights into the changing technologies and ideologies that have driven conflict over the centuries.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in understanding the evolution of military strategy and the profound impact of warfare on human history. John Keegan offers an in-depth analysis of war across different cultures and periods, making it a captivating read for history enthusiasts and those intrigued by military studies.

A History of Warfare

/KEEGAN JOHN The acclaimed author of The Face of Battle examines centures of conflict in a variety of diverse societies and cultures. "Keegan is at once the most readable and the most original of living military historians . . . A History of Warfare is perhaps the most remarkable study of warfare that has yet been written".--The New Yor

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The acclaimed author and preeminent military historian John Keegan examines centuries of human conflict.

From primitive man in the Bronze Age to the end of the Cold War in the twentieth century, Keegan shows how armed conflict has been a primary preoccupation throughout the history of civilisation and how deeply rooted its practice has become in our cultures.

Keegan is at once the most readable and the most original of living military historians . . . A History of Warfare is perhaps the most remarkable study of warfare that has yet been written.—The New York Times Book Review.

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A History of Warfare by John Keegan is praised as an exceptional and insightful analysis of the nature and evolution of warfare throughout history. Critics regard it as a groundbreaking work, noting its potential to endure as essential reading for future generations.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780679730828

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 1994

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 403g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

John Keegan was for many years senior lecturer in military history at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, and has been a fellow at Princeton University and a visiting professor of history at Vassar College. He is the author of twenty books, including the acclaimed The Face of Battle and The Second World War. He lived in Wiltshire, England until his death in 2012.