War in the Modern World, 1990-2014 Contributor(s): Black, Jeremy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138803618 ISBN-13: 9781138803619 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $56.04 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Iraq War (2003-2011) - Technology & Engineering | Military Science - History | Modern - 21st Century |
Dewey: 355.020 |
LCCN: 2014019110 |
Series: Warfare and History |
Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.57 lbs) 164 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Cultural Region - Middle East |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In War in the Modern World, 1990-2014, Jeremy Black looks at the most modern of conflicts from the perspective that war is a central feature of the modern world. Arguing that understanding non-Western developments is crucial if the potential of Western war-making is to be assessed accurately, the book also asserts that knowing the history of conflict can only help future generations. Black argues for the need to emphasise the variety of military circumstances, as well as the extent to which the understanding of force and the definitions of victory and defeat are guided by cultural assumptions. War has a multi-faceted impact in the modern world, and this book shows its significance. As the latest volume in the Warfare and History series, this title takes a global and historical perspective on modern warfare, enabling the reader to approach familiar conflicts through a new analytical framework. This book is an invaluable resource for all students of the history of modern warfare. |