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What is Military History?
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See moreThe third edition of What is Military History? has been thoroughly updated, and includes a new bibliography and new case studies on naval warfare and the origins of war, as well as expanded sections on historiography, environmental history and world history.
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The third edition of What is Military History? has been thoroughly updated and includes a new bibliography and new case studies on naval warfare and the origins of war, as well as expanded sections on historiography, environmental history, and world history.
This popular textbook showcases a field that encompasses not only accounts of campaigns and battles but also includes a wide range of perspectives on all aspects of past military organisation and activity. Its global and comparative analysis covers:
- The history of military history, showing how it has developed from ancient times to the present.
- The key ideas and concepts that shape the analysis of military activity.
- The current controversies about which military historians argue, and why they are important.
- A survey of who does military history, where it is taught and published, and how it is practised.
- A look at where military history is headed in the future.
Ideal for any interested reader and for classes in military history and historiography generally, the third edition of this popular book thoroughly explains the dynamics of this rich and growing area of study.
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The third edition of What is Military History? has been thoroughly updated and includes a new bibliography and new case studies on naval warfare and the origins of war, as well as expanded sections on historiography, environmental history, and world history. This popular textbook showcases a field that encompasses not only accounts of campaigns and battles but also includes a...Hardback$19300Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
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What is Military History? is praised for being an indispensable introduction to military historiography. The updated third edition incorporates new sections on naval history and expands on topics like the intersection of gender and military history. Reviewers commend its comprehensive nature, making it suitable for both students and researchers in understanding the evolution of military studies.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781509517602
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 November 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Polity Press
Edition: 3rd edition
Contributors:
- With Michael F. Pavkovic
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 135.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 369g
Pages: 188
About the Author
Stephen Morillo is Professor of History at Wabash College.
Michael F. Pavkovic is Professor of Strategy and Policy at the United States Naval War College.
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