Title
The Future Of War: A History
Processing time: 1-3 days
US Orders Ships in: 3-5 days
International Orders Ships in: 8-12 days
Return Policy: 15-days return on defective items
Payment Option
An Awardwinning Military Historian, Professor, And Political Adviser Delivers The Definitive Story Of Warfare In All Its Guises And Applications, Showing What Has Driven And Continues To Drive This Uniquely Human Form Of Political Violence.Questions About The Future Of War Are A Regular Feature Of Political Debate, Strategic Analysis, And Popular Fiction. Where Should We Look For New Dangers? What Cunning Plans Might An Aggressor Have In Mind? What Are The Best Forms Of Defense? How Might Peace Be Preserved Or Conflict Resolved?From The French Rout At Sedan In 1870 To The Relentless Contemporary Insurgencies In Iraq And Afghanistan, Lawrence Freedman, A Worldrenowned Military Thinker, Reveals How Most Claims From The Military Futurists Are Wrong. But They Remain Influential Nonetheless.Freedman Shows How Those Who Have Imagined Future War Have Often Had An Idealized Notion Of It As Confined, Brief, And Decisive, And Have Regularly Taken Insufficient Account Of The Possibility Of Long Warshence The Stubborn Persistence Of The Idea Of A Knockout Blow, Whether Through A Dashing Land Offensive, Nuclear First Strike, Or Cyberattack. He Also Notes The Lack Of Attention Paid To Civil Wars Until The West Began To Intervene In Them During The 1990S, And How The Boundaries Between Peace And War, Between The Military, The Civilian, And The Criminal Are Becoming Increasingly Blurred.Freedman'S Account Of A Century And A Half Of Warfare And The (Often Misconceived) Thinking That Precedes War Is A Challenge To Hawks And Doves Alike, And Puts Current Strategic Thinking Into A Bracing Historical Perspective.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Future of War: A History'? A: 'The Future of War: A History' primarily focuses on the evolution of warfare and the various factors influencing military conflict throughout history. It examines both historical and contemporary perspectives on war.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Future of War: A History' is Lawrence Freedman, an award-winning military historian and professor.
- Q: What topics does Lawrence Freedman cover in this book? A: Freedman covers a wide range of topics, including historical military strategies, the nature of political violence, and the misconceptions surrounding future warfare.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both military professionals and general readers? A: Yes, the book is written in a way that is accessible to both military professionals and general readers interested in understanding the complexities of warfare.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Future of War: A History' have? A: 'The Future of War: A History' has a total of 400 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Future of War: A History' published? A: 'The Future of War: A History' was published on October 10, 2017.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is the first edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in good condition.
- Q: Does the book address civil wars and their impact on contemporary conflict? A: Yes, Freedman discusses the lack of attention given to civil wars and their significance in contemporary conflict, particularly after Western interventions in the 1990s.