Originally published in 1975, this volume filled a gap in existing scholarship by providing a comprehensive group of essays on the historical study of war and armed forces and their relationship with society. These volumes include articles ranging from the Renaissance to the era of total war.
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Place: UK
Publication Year: 2017-02-28
Language: English
Number of Pages: 264
Edition: 1
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Military and Naval History
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