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The only previous war to match the world wars of the twentieth
century in scale and impact was the French War of 1793-1815. This
book is the first book to compare these conflicts, which together
shaped the history of the modern world. A.D. Harvey relates the
causes, conduct and outcome of these wars to the fundamental nature
of the societies which fought them. Political decisions, economic
power and social attitudes interfaced with the demands of military
technology to determine the outcome of each case. Britain is the
centre of focus, but is seen against a background of the other
combatants. Harvey's ability to make large-scale generalisations is
backed up by a wealth of fascinating and carefully documented
detail, making this outstanding and exceptionally well-written book
a pleasure to read. The author has tackled a huge subject and has
not been afraid to face up to either its complexities or its
implications. By asking new questions and using a range of
unfamiliar sources this book provides an unusually profound
analysis not only of these wars but also of the nature of modern
society and of our understanding of the past.
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Mind-Sprung (Paperback)
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Side Stories (Book)
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