Fallacies Service (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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Print on Demand. This book explores the urgent need for a strong national defense system in a time of growing global tensions. The author presents a compelling case for adopting universal military service, arguing that relying solely on a volunteer army is insufficient to protect the nation's interests. Drawing on historical examples and analyzing the contemporary military landscape, the book delves into the complexities of recruiting, training, and maintaining a robust military force. The author meticulously examines the various arguments against universal service, including concerns about its impact on recruiting for the regular army, its potential cost, and its potential to hinder diplomatic efforts. He refutes these arguments, arguing that universal service is not only necessary for national defense but also a vital component of a nation's overall security strategy. The book's insights into the historical and political context of national defense provide a vital framework for understanding the strategic challenges faced by the nation at the time of its publication. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- Fallacies Service (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Frederick Sleigh Roberts Earl Roberts
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1332416535
- ISBN 13
- 9781332416530
- Seller catalogs
- Modern Military and War History
Cut through the noise with a sharp, evidence‑driven look at war talk and policy.
This nonfiction examination digs into how arguments about conscription, the army, and naval strength stand up to history. It weighs competing claims from wartime leaders and strategists, using historical examples to test the logic behind modern defense policy.
Framing the debate around whether nations can or should rely on voluntary enlistment, the book compares moral arguments, political plans, and strategic assumptions. It asks readers to consider how the character of leadership and the structure of military force shape national resilience.
- Clear, accessible critique of prewar defense ideas and recruitment debates
- Historical context drawn from a wide span of eras to test arguments
- Discussion of how war ethics, policy, and strategy intertwine
- Evaluation of how front-line reality meets political rhetoric
Ideal for readers of military history and critical analysis who want a disciplined look at why and how nations prepare for war.
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.
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