Patterns of War Through the Eighteenth Century

Patterns of War Through the Eighteenth Century

by LarryH.Addington (Author)

Synopsis

... a concise, highly readable survey of pre- 19th-century warfare. -Choice

A remarkable tour de force covering a vast span of time, different cultures, warfare by land and sea. -Gunther Rothenberg

A history of war and warfare from ancient to early modern times, Larry Addington's new book completes his survey of the patterns of war in the Western world. It explains not only what happened in warfare but why war in a certain time and culture took on distinct and recognizable patterns.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 176
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 01 Jun 1990

ISBN 10: 0253205514
ISBN 13: 9780253205513
Book Overview: ... a concise, highly readable survey of pre- 19th-century warfare.O NChoice OA remarkable tour de force covering a vast span of time, different cultures, warfare by land and sea.O NGunther Rothenberg A history of war and warfare from ancient to early modern times, Larry AddingtonOs new book completes his survey of the patterns of war in the Western world. It explains not only what happened in warfare but why war in a certain time and culture took on distinct and recognizable patterns.

Media Reviews
' ... a concise, highly readable survey of pre- 19th-century warfare.' - Choice 'A remarkable tour de force covering a vast span of time, different cultures, warfare by land and sea.' - Gunther Rothenberg A history of war and warfare from ancient to early modern times, Larry Addington's new book completes his survey of the patterns of war in the Western world. It explains not only what happened in warfare but why war in a certain time and culture took on distinct and recognizable patterns.