Summary: O'Connell's vividly written history of weapons in Western culture from prehistoric times to the nuclear age demonstrates how social and economic conditions determine the types of weapons and the tactics used in warfare and how, in turn, innovations in weapons technology often undercut social values. He integrates the evolution of politics, weapons, strategy, and tactics into a coherent narrative, one spiced with striking portraits of men in combat and brilliant insight into why men go to war
Emneord
Electronic books Military history
Detaljer om materialet
Type
Ebog
Format
1 online resource (378 s.)
Sprog
engelsk
Emneord
Beskrivelse
Print version: O'Connell, Robert L. ; Of Arms and Men
ISBN
9780198022046
Udgave
1. ed.
Forlag
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Målgruppe
voksenmaterialer