The culture of war / Martin van Creveld.
The culture of war / Martin van Creveld.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
New York : Presidio Press/Ballantine Books, c2008.
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N306.27/7
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
xvi, 485 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Contents
I. Preparing for War -- 1. From War Paint to Tiger Suits -- 2. From Boomerangs to Bastions -- 3. Educating Warriors -- 4. Games of War -- II. In War and Battle -- 5. Opening Gambits -- 6. The Joy of Combat -- 7. The Rules of War -- 8. Ending War -- III. Commemorating War -- 9. History and War -- 10....
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Publisher
New York : Presidio Press/Ballantine Books, c2008.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c2008.
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Summary
"Innovative, authoritative, and riveting, The Culture of War is a major work by one of the world's greatest and most insightful military historians."--BOOK JACKET....
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Full title
The culture of war / Martin van Creveld.
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Notes
General note
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [419]-466) and index.
Contextual Information
Date Copyright
c2008.
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Call Numbers
N306.27/7
Record Identifier
74VMjAkWMZJd
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VMjAkWMZJd
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ISBN
0345505409 (hbk. : alk. paper)
9780345505408 (hbk. : alk. paper)
DDC
306.27
MMS ID
991001188589702626
