An Instinct for War

Informationen zum Autor Roger Spiller is George C. Marshall Professor of Military History, Emeritus, at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. Klappentext Utilizing a myriad of tales of war to offer a remarkable look at the essence of war and its evolution through the words and thoughts of those who led--and were led--into battle, from the perspective of an ancient Chinese emperor to today's wars. Zusammenfassung Spiller locates a dozen turning points in the history of warfare that altered our understanding of war and its pursuit. We are conducted through profound moments by the voices of those who witnessed them and are given a graphic understanding of war! the devastating choices! the means by which battles are decided! and the enormous price exacted. Inhaltsverzeichnis Prologue 1: A Sword is Drawn 2: The Testament 3: The Lesson 4: Scoundrel 5: La Noche Triste 6: Galen's Proof 7: In Winter Quarters 8: The Very Last Civil War Historian 9: Human Rain 10: Rain Stops Play 11: The Final War 12: At the Fair 13: The Discovery of Kansas

Product details

• Authors: Roger Spiller, Spiller Roger
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.06.2007
• EAN: 9780674024199
• ISBN: 978-0-674-02419-9
• No. of pages: 416
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 202 mm x 28 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; History, HISTORY / Military / General, military history, History - Military / War, HISTORY / Military / Strategy