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The Social History Of The Machine Gun
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In This Stunning Account Of The Human Impact Of A Single Machine, John Ellis Argues That The History Of Technology And Military History Are Part And Parcel Of Social History In General. The Social History Of The Machine Gun, Now With A New Foreword By Edward C. Ezell, Provides An Original And Fascinating Interpretation Of Weaponry, Warfare, And Society In Nineteenthand Twentiethcentury Europe And America.From Its Beginning, The Machine Gun Threatened Established Assumptions About The Nature Of War. In Spite Of Its Highly Effective Use In The European Colonization Of Africa, The Machine Gun Was Resisted By Military Elites, Who Clung To The Old Certanties Of The Battlefieldthe Glorious Change And Opportunities For Individual Heroism. These Values Were Carried Into The Trenches Of World War I And Swept Away Along With A Generation Of Soldiers.After The War, Machine Guns Became Commercially Availble In America And In Many Ways Became A Symbol Of The Times. Advertisements Touted The Thompson Submachine Gun As The Ideal Weapon For Protecting Factory And Farm, While Tommy Guns Entered The Culture'S Imagination With Machine Gun Kelly And Boonie And Clyde. More Significantly, Ellis Suggests, The Machine Gun Was The Catalyst For The Modern Arms Race. It Necessitated A Technological Response: First The Armored Tank, Then The Jet Fighter, And, Perhaps Ultimately, The Hydrogen Bomb.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Social History of the Machine Gun'? A: The main theme explores the intersection of technology, military history, and social history, focusing on how the machine gun influenced warfare and societal perceptions in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Social History of the Machine Gun' is John Ellis.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 200 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Social History of the Machine Gun' published? A: The book was published on August 1, 1986.
- Q: Is this book in new or used condition? A: The book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What educational category does this book fall under? A: 'The Social History of the Machine Gun' falls under the category of Historical Study & Educational Resources.
- Q: What notable perspectives does John Ellis provide in the book? A: John Ellis provides a unique interpretation of weaponry and warfare, arguing that the machine gun catalyzed the modern arms race and reshaped military strategies.
- Q: Are there any special features of the book? A: Yes, the book is a used book in good condition, making it a suitable choice for readers looking for a quality second-hand copy.
- Q: Does the book include any forewords or introductions? A: Yes, the book includes a new foreword by Edward C. Ezell.