Nuclear Deterrence - A Ladybird Expert Book

Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Nuclear Deterrence is an accessible and authoritative introduction to the deterrent tactics employed to prevent war, drawing on the unprecedented power of nuclear weapons. br>br>Written by celebrated historian and professor of War Studies Sir Lawrence Freedman, Nuclear Deterrence explores the history behind the world''s most lethal weapon. br>br>You''ll learn about the history of the arms race, the implications of mutual assured destruction, the consequences of nuclear proliferation, and why disarmament proved to be so difficult. br>br>Written by the leading lights and most outstanding communicators in their fields, the Ladybird Expert books provide clear, accessible and authoritative introductions to subjects drawn from science, history and culture.br>br>For an adult readership, the Ladybird Expert series is produced in the same iconic small hardback format pioneered by the original Ladybirds. Each beautifully illustrated book features the first new illustrations produced in the original Ladybird style for nearly forty years.>

Product details

• Authors: Lawrence Freedman, Sir Lawrence Freedman, Freedman Lawrence
• Publisher: Michael Joseph
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2018
• EAN: 9780718188894
• ISBN: 978-0-7181-8889-4
• No. of pages: 56
• Dimensions: 120 mm x 180 mm x 10 mm
• Series: The Ladybird Expert Series; The Ladybird Expert Series; Ladybird Expert
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; HISTORY / Modern / 21st Century, military history, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century, HISTORY / Military / Strategy, Military tactics, Military and defence strategy, The Cold War, Cold wars and proxy conflicts, Other Warfare & Defence Issues, Other warfare and defence issues