The Oxford illustrated history of modern war / edited by Charles Townshend.
The Oxford illustrated history of modern war / edited by Charles Townshend.
The Oxford illustrated history of modern war / edited by Charles Townshend.
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Publisher
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1997.
Date
1997.
Call Numbers
N355.009/ 30
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
xii, 354 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 25 cm.
Contents
1. Introduction: The Shape of Modern War / Charles Townshend -- 2. The Military Revolution I: The Transition to Modern Warfare / John Childs -- 3. The Military Revolution II: Eighteenth-Century War / Jeremy Black -- 4. The Nation in Arms I: The French Wars / Alan Forrest -- 5. The Nation in Arms II:...
18. Technology and War II: Postmodern War? / Martin van Creveld.
Publication information
Publisher
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1997.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
1997.
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Scope and Contents
Summary
This excitingly illustrated book examines the techniques, technology, and theory of warfare from the 'military revolution' of the seventeenth century to the present day. The expert contributors explore major developments and themes, including the growth of modern military professionalism and mass armies; the extraordinary achievements of Napoleon's...
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The Oxford illustrated history of modern war / edited by Charles Townshend.
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General note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 315-321) and index.
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N355.009/ 30
Record Identifier
74VM48OlDvPX
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VM48OlDvPX
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ISBN
0198204272
9780198204275
DDC
355.009
MMS ID
991001519639702626
