A brilliantly written survey of the changing ways war has been made from the Norse invasions to the present day; its effects on the history of the Continent, and on social and political institutions; and the effect of technological and social change of war itself. 'Though he surveys a thousand years of history, he does so without sinking in a slough of facts and draws a broad outline of developments which will delight the general reader.' A. J. P. Taylor, (Observer)
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A brilliantly written survey of the changing ways war has been made from the Norse invasions to the present day; its effects on the history of the Continent, and on social and political institutions; and the effect of technological and social change of war itself. 'Though he surveys a thousand years of history, he does so without sinking in a slough of facts and draws a broad outline of developments which will delight the general reader.' A. J. P. Taylor, (Observer)
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 200grams, ISBN: 9780192802088.
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Very Good. No Jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7? "-9? " tall; Trade Paperback in Very Good Condition. Updated Edition 2001. First published 1976. Cover illustration: detail from 'And there is no help for it', 1810, plate 15 of "The Disasters of War" by Goya. Clean and unmarked book, lower corner tip creased, pages evenly toned, binding tight, solid and square. A thousand years of history, covered comprehensively, showing how wars has often determined the character of society and society in exchange has determined the character of wars. Michael Howard has the historian's gift for combining the general view and the illuminating detail. This is a book that broadens and deepens our understanding of how the world we live in came to be in the shape it is. 165 pp w/Notes and Index. 5 x 7.75 inches. 2001, Oxford University Press, UK and New York.
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Very Good. 5" x 8" Updated edition. Text clean; binding tight; minor wear to covers; with an ink mark on the bottom edge. 165 pages. We have multiple copies.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
