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The Oxford history of modern war / edited by Charles Townshend.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- War--History.
- War.
- War and society.
- Military history, Modern.
- Military art and science--History.
- Military art and science.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (429 p.)
- Edition:
- New updated ed.
- Other Title:
- History of modern war
- Place of Publication:
- Oxford : Oxford University Press, c2005.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- How has war shaped modern society and vice versa? How has it changed between the introduction of firearms and the invention of the atom bomb? How is war waged today?The Oxford History of Modern War examines the techniques, technology, and theory of war from the 'military revolution' of the seventeenth century to the present day, with fascinating thematic chapters covering air and sea warfare, combat experience, women and war, and even opposition to war. The expert contributors explore major developments and themes, including the growth of modern military professionalism and mass armies, the ex
- Contents:
- pt. 1. The evolution of modern war
- pt. 2. Elements of modern war.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 1-280-69892-6
- 9786613675897
- 0-19-158762-1
- OCLC:
- 778447717
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