Rethinking Military History by Jeremy Black (English) Paperback Book

Description: Rethinking Military History by Jeremy Black This bold thought book re-positions military history at the beginning of the twenty-first century, reveals the main trends in the practice and approach to military history and proposes a new manifesto for the subject to move forward. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Rethinking Military History is a bold new thought book that reconsiders military history at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The chapters provide a valuable and concise survey of the main themes in the study of military history from 1500 to the present day as Jeremy Black reveals the main trends in the practice and approach to military history and proposes a new manifesto for the subject to move forward.This must-read study demonstrates the limitations of current approaches, including common generalizations, omissions, and over-simplications. Engaging theoretical discussions, with reference to specific conflicts, suggest how these limitations can be remedied and adapted, whilst incorporating contributions from other disciplines.Rethinking Military History is essential reading for all those with an interest in military history, and all who wish to take part in moving the discipline forward. Back Cover Rethinking Military History is a bold new thought book that reconsiders military history at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The Author Biography Jeremy Black is Professor of History at the University of Exeter. He is editor of the Routledge series Warfare and History. Table of Contents Preface1. Introduction 2. The Sound of Guns: Military History Today 3. Redressing Eurocentricism 4. Qualifying Technology 5. Setting Military Objectives 6. 1500-1815 7. 1775-1918 8. 1914-Today 9. ConclusionsSelected Bibliography Index Review [this book] is stimulating and thought-provoking. It will be of particular value to serious students of military history, and to those who aspire to write it. - British Army Review...essential reading for all those with an interest in military history, and all those who wish to take part in moving the discipline forward. - USI Journal Review Quote [this book] is stimulating and thought-provoking. It will be of particular value to serious students of military history, and to those who aspire to write it.- British Army Review ...essential reading for all those with an interest in military history, and all those who wish to take part in moving the discipline forward.- USI Journal Details ISBN0415275342 Author Jeremy Black Short Title RETHINKING MILITARY HIST Language English ISBN-10 0415275342 ISBN-13 9780415275347 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2004 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Residence ENK Birth 1934 DOI 10.1604/9780415275347 UK Release Date 2004-08-26 AU Release Date 2004-08-26 NZ Release Date 2004-08-26 Pages 272 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 2004-08-26 Alternative 9780415275330 DEWEY 904.7071 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134415275;

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