Of Arms and Men: A History of War, Weapons, and Aggression

O'Connell, Robert L.

ISBN 10: 0195053591 / ISBN 13: 9780195053593

Published by Oxford University Press (edition 1), 1989

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Of Arms and Men: A History of War, Weapons, and Aggression
• Publisher: Oxford University Press (edition 1)
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195053591
• ISBN 13: 9780195053593
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Robert L. O'Connell is Senior Analyst at the U.S. Army Intelligence Agency's Foreign Science and Technology Center. He is a former member of the U.S. Delegation to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.