Warfare in World History

Despite the catastrophic effects of war, wars have also proved to be instrumental to long-term change in world history This text is the first of its kind to survey how warfare has developed from ancient times to the present day and the role it has played in shaping the world we know. The periods discussed include:
* the pre-gunpowder era
* the development of gunpowder weapons and their rapid adoption in Western Europe
* the French Revolution and the industrialization of warfare
* the First and Second World Wars
* the Cold War and the wars of liberation fought across the Third World.
With in-depth examples illustrating the dominant themes in the history of warfare, Warfare in World History focuses not only on the famous and heroic, but also discusses the experiences of countless millions of unknowns who have fought in wars over time.

List of contents

Acknowledgments, Prelude: 5 June 1944, 1 The classical age (to 500 CE), 2 The post-classical period (500 to 1450), 3 The emergence of gunpowder weapons, 1450 to 1776, 4 Nationalism and industrialism, 5 World War I, 6 World War II, 7 The Cold War and beyond, Conclusions, Index

About the author

Michael S. Neiberg

Summary

Despite their catastrophic effects, wars have proved to be instrumental to long-term change in world history. This text is the first of its kind to survey how warfare has developed from ancient times to the present day.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Neiberg, Michael S. Neiberg, Michael S. (United States Air Force Acade Neiberg, Neiberg Michael S.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.08.2001
• EAN: 9780415229555
• ISBN: 978-0-415-22955-5
• No. of pages: 122
• Series: Themes in World History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; History: specific events & topics, HISTORY / World, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Military Science, HISTORY / Military / Strategy, General & world history, History: specific events and topics, General and world history, Theory of warfare and military science, Theory of warfare & military science