War in the Modern World Since 1815

Description

Conflict is central to human history. It is often the cause, course and consequence of social, cultural and political change. Military history therefore has to be more than a technical analysis of armed conflict. War in the Modern World since 1815 addresses war as a cultural phenomenon, discusses its meaning in different socities and explores the various contexts of military action. Each chapter takes a geographic area and provides an in-depth analysis of its military history. Areas and subjects range from Japan and China to Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa, breaking away from a Western focus on war history and offering a global perspective. The result is a unique study of war across the world in the last 200 years, showing connections, similarities and contrasts.

"This collection of essays covers diverse topics ranging from Southeast Asia, Western Europe, Latin America, and to the United States."
-"Civil War Book Review
..."the essays are thought-provoking, well-researched, and of the highest standards."
-LTC Michael A. Boden, "Military Review, 06/2005