On the Origins of War: And the Preservation of Peace
"... a concise, highly readable survey of pre- 19th-century warfare." ۥChoice
"A remarkable tour de force covering a vast span of time, different cultures, warfare by land and sea." ۥGunther Rothenberg
A history of war and warfare from ancient to early modern times, Larry Addington€s new book completes his survey of the patterns of war in the Western world. It explains not only what happened in warfare but why war in a certain time and culture took on distinct and recognizable patterns.
Country | USA |
Brand | Indiana University Press |
Manufacturer | Indiana University Press |
Binding | Paperback |
ItemPartNumber | 9 b&w illus., 18 maps |
ReleaseDate | 2009-02-12 |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9780253205513 |