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A History of Warfare

John Keegan, Rein Turu

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Evolution of conflict across human history.

If you've ever wondered about the roots and transformation of warfare, "A History of Warfare" by John Keegan is a thought-provoking journey. It's not just a timeline of battles, but a deep dive into the cultural and social underpinnings of why we fight. Keegan's expertise makes complex ideas accessible, ensuring that you come away with a nuanced understanding of how warfare has shaped human civilization. This book is a must-read if you're fascinated by both the grit and the grand strategy of military history.

  • Duff Cooper Prize (1993)
  • The Society for Military History Distinguished Book Award (1994)
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A History of Warfare

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ISBN: 9780679730828
Date of Publication: 1993-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, History
Goodreads rating: 3.98
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The acclaimed author of The Face of Battle examines centuries 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 York Times Book Review.
 

Evolution of conflict across human history.

If you've ever wondered about the roots and transformation of warfare, "A History of Warfare" by John Keegan is a thought-provoking journey. It's not just a timeline of battles, but a deep dive into the cultural and social underpinnings of why we fight. Keegan's expertise makes complex ideas accessible, ensuring that you come away with a nuanced understanding of how warfare has shaped human civilization. This book is a must-read if you're fascinated by both the grit and the grand strategy of military history.

  • Duff Cooper Prize (1993)
  • The Society for Military History Distinguished Book Award (1994)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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