Military Honour and the Conduct of War: From Ancient Greece to Iraq

by Paul Robinson

Book Overview

This study presents the first examination of the influence of ideas of honour on the causes, conduct and ending of wars from Ancient Greece to the present day.

Paul Robinson begins with a theoretical examination of the concept of honour, to clearly explain the many contradictions and tensions inherent within honour systems. He then shows how honour has often contradictory and paradoxical effects on the conduct of war and illustrates...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415392012
• ISBN13: 9780415392013
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.5"