War and Technology: A Very Short Introduction

by Alex Roland

The war instinct is part of human nature, but the means to fight war depend on technology. Alex Roland traces the co-evolution of technology and warfare from the Stone Age to the age of cyberwar, describing the inventions that changed the direction of warfare throughout history: from fortified walls, the chariot, battleships, and the gunpowder revolution to bombers, rockets, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and nuclear weapons.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0190605383
• ISBN13: 9780190605384
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.2" x 6.7"