Perilous Glory: The Rise of Western Military Power

by John France

Book Overview

A major new history of war that challenges our understanding of military dominance and how it is achieved

This expansive book surveys the history of warfare from ancient Mesopotamia to the Gulf War in search of a deeper understanding of the origins of Western warfare and the reasons for its eminence today. Historian John France explores the experience of war around the globe, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. His bold conclusions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300197179
• ISBN13: 9780300197174
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 8.9"