Modern War: A Very Short Introduction

by Richard English

Book Overview

Warfare is the most dangerous threat faced by modern humanity. It is also one of the key influences that has shaped the politics, economics, and society of modern times. But what do we mean by modern war? What causes modern wars to begin? Why do people fight in them, why do they end, and what have they achieved?

In this accessible and compelling Very Short Introduction, Richard English explores the assumptions we make about modern warfare and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199607893
• ISBN13: 9780199607891
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.2" x 6.8"