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Discover the compelling tales of the Worst Military Leaders in History. This book serves as a detailed 'how-not-to' guide to leadership, unraveling the stories of history's most ineffective military commanders. Authored by a team of fifteen renowned historians, this work dives deep into a diverse array of countries and eras, illustrating catastrophic decisions and leadership failures. From the blunders of Conrad von Hoetzendorf and George A. Custer to the disastrous strategies of Baron Roman F. von Ungern-Sternberg and Garnet Wolseley, this guide showcases a rogues' gallery of military incompetents. Rather than simply recounting biographical facts, this book embraces a fresh and unconventional approach to military leadership that resonates with enthusiasts and scholars alike. Rather than focusing solely on triumph and success, it provides invaluable insights into the consequences of poor decision-making in military history. Ideal for history buffs, military strategists, and anyone interested in learning from the past, The Worst Military Leaders in History is a captivating read that reveals how failure can illuminate the path to effective leadership. Experience the unmatched wisdom of historians and discover invaluable lessons that can be applied beyond the battlefield. 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: 9781789145830 | Year: 2022 | Publisher: Reaktion Books.
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: 9781789145830
Year: 2022
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Spanning countries and centuries, a "how-not-to" guide to leadership that reveals the most maladroit military commanders in history. For this book, fifteen distinguished historians were given a deceptively simple task: identify their choice for the worst military leader in history and then explain why theirs is the worst. From the clueless Conrad von Hoetzendorf and George A. Custer to the criminal Baron Roman F. von Ungern-Sternberg and the bungling Garnet Wolseley, this book presents a rogues' gallery of military incompetents. Rather than merely rehashing biographical details, the contributors take an original and unconventional look at military leadership in a way that appeals to both specialists and general readers alike. While there are plenty of books that analyze the keys to success, The Worst Military Leaders in History offers lessons of failure to avoid. In other words, this book is a "how-not-to" guide to leadership.
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: 9781789145830
Year: 2022
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Spanning countries and centuries, a "how-not-to" guide to leadership that reveals the most maladroit military commanders in history. For this book, fifteen distinguished historians were given a deceptively simple task: identify their choice for the worst military leader in history and then explain why theirs is the worst. From the clueless Conrad von Hoetzendorf and George A. Custer to the criminal Baron Roman F. von Ungern-Sternberg and the bungling Garnet Wolseley, this book presents a rogues' gallery of military incompetents. Rather than merely rehashing biographical details, the contributors take an original and unconventional look at military leadership in a way that appeals to both specialists and general readers alike. While there are plenty of books that analyze the keys to success, The Worst Military Leaders in History offers lessons of failure to avoid. In other words, this book is a "how-not-to" guide to leadership.