War: A Beginner's Guide

Aaron Edwards

ISBN 10: 1780748949 / ISBN 13: 9781780748948

Published by Oneworld Publications, 2016

About this Item

War has been a perennial feature of human history since ancient times, yet it remains a poorly understood phenomenon. It has done much to shape our world, from overthrowing leaders, establishing international governance, and inspiring social change, to destroying cities, dividing nations and breeding animosity. In this book, Dr Aaron Edwards succinctly combines political theories with historical realities. Using eyewitness accounts, war poetry and insightful analysis of a wide range of conflicts, War: A Beginner's Guide introduces the reader to the complexity and human face of war and invites readers to question whether violence is the most effective way to resolve disputes.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: War: A Beginner's Guide
• Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1780748949
• ISBN 13: 9781780748948
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

War has been a perennial feature of human history since ancient times, yet it remains a poorly understood phenomenon. It has done much to shape our world, from overthrowing leaders, establishing international governance, and inspiring social change, to destroying cities, dividing nations and breeding animosity.

In this book, Dr Aaron Edwards succinctly combines political theories with historical realities. Using eyewitness accounts, war poetry and insightful analysis of a wide range of conflicts, War: A Beginner's Guide introduces the reader to the complexity and human face of war and invites readers to question whether violence is the most effective way to resolve disputes.

About the Author

Dr Aaron Edwards is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Defence and International Affairs at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He is the author of Mad Mitch's Tribal Law.