This is a broad ranging reader in the growing subject of War
Studies. It includes respected contributors, with each chapter set
out clearly and with contextual background. War Studies is an
increasingly popular subject at degree, masters and doctorate
level, as well as aspects of it being taught at A level. Here at
last is a subject reader that will provide authoritative and
thought provoking pieces of scholarship in an accessible form.
Topics covered include Strategic Theory and the History of War
(Daniel Moran), The Uses and Abuses of Clausewitz (Eric Alterman),
Victory Misunderstood - what the Gulf War Tells Us About the Future
of Conflict (Stephen Biddle), Early American Ways of War - 1600 -
1815 (John Shy) and Was the Civil War a Total War? (Mark Neeley).
There is no accepted definition of War Studies for it is a
particular blend of military history, international relations and
contemporary security. Thus this reader purposefully gives broad
coverage to the subject. Each topic is covered by one of two
significant articles or book chapters with an introduction from the
editor to provide context. There will also be a general
introduction, explaining the growth and development of this area of
study.
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