War in the Modern World

War in the Modern World
by Theodore Ropp

War in the Modern World
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Author: Theodore Ropp
Introduction: Alex Roland
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-05-31
ISBN: 0801864453
Number of pages: 424
Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press

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Book Review: A meticulously researched and scholarly work
Summary: 5 Stars

War In The Modern World is a seminal, comprehensive survey of the social, political, military, and technological aspects of modern warfare from the Renaissance to the Cold War. This superbly written and presented, insightful informative, meticulously researched and scholarly work by historian and professor of history emeritus at Duke University Theodore Ropp is an outstanding contribution to any personal or academic military history collection, and is a very highly recommended addition to history and military studies reading lists.

Summary of War in the Modern World

From the Renaissance to the Cold War, the definitive survey of the social, political, military, and technological aspects of modern warfare returns to print in a new paperback edition. Topics include land and sea warfare from the Renaissance to the neoclassical age; the Anglo-American military tradition; the French Revolution and Napoleon; the Industrial Revolution and war; and the First and Second World Wars and their aftermath.

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