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I cannot think of a better book to put in the hands of someone setting out on the study of military history. (Military Times )
Howard's chief strength...[is] that he widens the study of warfare to take in economic, political and social factors. (Military Times )
Howard's chief strength...[is] that he widens the study of warfare to take in economic, political and social factors. (Military Times )
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First published over thirty years ago, War in European History is a brilliantly written survey of the changing ways that war has been waged in Europe, from the Norse invasions to the present day. Far more than a simple military history, the book serves as a succinct and enlightening overview of the development of European society as a whole over the last millennium. From the Norsemen and the world of the medieval knights, through to the industrialized mass warfare of the twentieth century, Michael Howard illuminates the way in which warfare has shaped the history of the Continent, its effect on social and political institutions, and the ways in which technological and social change have in turn shaped the way in which wars are fought. This new edition includes a fully updated further reading and a new final chapter bringing the story into the twenty-first century, including the invasion of Iraq and the so-called 'War against Terror'.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An excellent and succinct introduction to the major developments in European military culture, perfect for gaining an overview of the major events and themes.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Comprehensive, Unique, and Dry
27 Mar 2000
Format:Paperback
This is the first first book I have come across that really delves into the political and economic aspects of military history while not losing a beat in discussing the tactics. Howard does a great job of leading one subject into another, but if you do not have some background in European History, this is not the book to start with. Howard's thematic tool is combatants, such as "War of the Knights," "War of the Mercenaries," etc. While this is effective in converying how one group becomes more important than the previous, he does not really give you a full flavor for why it is changing, concentrating more on weaponry and politics. Overall: read it if you haven't, but make sure you have some background in European history first.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Essential Reading
29 July 2005
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A friend of mine recommended this book to me. At the time it was required reading at West Point and it very well may still be. No other book displays the history of war in Europe in such a concise and complete way. It also shows how the nations of Europe developed and what gave them thier defining characteristics. Anyone with an interest in Western history or military history should own a copy of this book.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Very quick read.
4 Mar 2001
Format:Paperback
A very good, very quick military history overview - hits all the main points without belaboring any, gives the reader a good list of authors to look at after finishing Howard.
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