THE BOOK OF WAR
by Keegan, John ed
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- Hardcover
- first
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- ISBN 10
- 0670888044
- ISBN 13
- 9780670888047
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Synopsis
Acclaimed military historian John Keegan’s anthology of war writing from 25 centuries of battle In The Book of War, John Keegan marshals a formidable host of war writings to chronicle the evolution of Western warfare through the voice of the most eloquent participants—from Thucydides’ classic account of ancient Greek phalanx warfare to a blow-by-blow description of ground fighting against the Iraqi troops in Kuwait during the Gulf War. Keegan gathers more than eighty selections, including Caesar’s Commentaries on the Roman invasion of Britain; the French Knight Jehan de Wavrin at the battle of Agincourt; Davy Crockett in the war against the Creek; Wellington’s dispatch on Waterloo; Hemingway after Caporetto; and Ernie Pyle at Normandy. “The best military historian of our generation.” –Tom Clancy “A monumental piece of literary military history.” –Chicago Tribune A brilliantly edited and comprehensive anthology."— The New York Times Book Review .
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- Russ States (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 17-1465
- Title
- THE BOOK OF WAR
- Author
- Keegan, John ed
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good -
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good -
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0670888044
- ISBN 13
- 9780670888047
- Publisher
- Viking
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1999
- Keywords
- History, Military, War
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