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Discover the comprehensive exploration of military history with 'What is Military History?' This carefully curated third edition presents a rich tapestry of narratives and analyses, perfect for students, historians, and curious readers alike. Dive into the evolution of military organization, studying diverse perspectives that transcend mere battle accounts to encapsulate the environmental, historiographical, and global contexts of warfare. Notable features include updated case studies on naval warfare, the origins of war, and detailed bibliographies that enhance your understanding of military history's complexity. With 188 pages filled with insights and critical debates, this textbook offers a vital resource for military history classes and independent study. Understand the dynamic conversations that define this field today and ponder the future directions of military history. Ideal for those passionate about learning and teaching, this essential text is here to expand your horizons in historical inquiry and analysis. Order now to explore the multifaceted world of military history! Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509517619. Year: 2017. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 188.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509517619
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 188
Description:
The third edition of What is Military History? has been thoroughly updated, and includes a new bibliography and new case studies on naval warfare and the origins of war, as well as expanded sections on historiography, environmental history and world history.
This popular textbook showcases a field that encompasses not only accounts of campaigns and battles, but includes a wide range of perspectives on all aspects of past military organization and activity. Its global and comparative analysis covers: the history of military history, showing how it has developed from ancient times to the present; the key ideas and concepts that shape analysis of military activity; the current controversies about which military historians argue, and why they are important; a survey of who does military history, where it is taught and published, and how it is practiced; and a look at where military history is headed in the future.
Ideal for any interested reader and for classes in military history and in historiography generally, the third edition of this popular book thoroughly explains the dynamics of this rich and growing area of study.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509517619
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 188
Description:
The third edition of What is Military History? has been thoroughly updated, and includes a new bibliography and new case studies on naval warfare and the origins of war, as well as expanded sections on historiography, environmental history and world history.
This popular textbook showcases a field that encompasses not only accounts of campaigns and battles, but includes a wide range of perspectives on all aspects of past military organization and activity. Its global and comparative analysis covers: the history of military history, showing how it has developed from ancient times to the present; the key ideas and concepts that shape analysis of military activity; the current controversies about which military historians argue, and why they are important; a survey of who does military history, where it is taught and published, and how it is practiced; and a look at where military history is headed in the future.
Ideal for any interested reader and for classes in military history and in historiography generally, the third edition of this popular book thoroughly explains the dynamics of this rich and growing area of study.