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Number of Pages
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Language
English
Book Summary
This expansive non-fiction history examines centuries of conflict, revealing how warfare has become a central preoccupation of civilizations and how it has shaped politics, technology, and culture. It speaks to curious readers who want to understand the roots and consequences of war across erasโfrom early bronze-age skirmishes to modern power struggles. The tone is thoughtful, educational, and intellectually engaging, inviting readers to rethink what war means in human society.
This book presents a tightly argued, chronological survey that links battlefield events to broader social change. Readers follow a clear thread through centuries, with emphasis on strategy, technology, logistics, leadership, and diplomacy, all grounded in cultural context. The writing remains accessible without sacrificing depth, offering concise explanations and cross-cultural comparisons that illuminate why conflict evolves rather than merely recounting battles.
Readers explore global perspectives through period-by-period case studies that show how different societies organized, justified, and memorialized warfare. The result is a reading experience that is informative and reflective, inviting consideration of the enduring human questions behind violence and conflict.
After finishing, readers gain a nuanced view of how war has shaped civilizationโpolitics, technology, and memoryโalong with sharpened historical thinking about causes, consequences, and the legacies that haunt modern affairs.
Product Details
Author
John Keegan
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
496
Language
English
SKU
BK0133086
ISBN
9780679730828
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13.26x2.74x20.32cm
Binding
Hardback
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