The Patterns of War Since the Eighteenth Century - Softcover

Addington, Larry H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0253208602 ISBN 13: 9780253208606

Publisher: Indiana University Press, 1994

Synopsis

"This important work... synthesizes the evolution of warfare from 1775 to the present." ―Military Review

A thorough revision of a highly successful text, this new edition provides a comprehensive picture of the evolution of modern warfare.

From reviews of the first edition:

"There is nothing else in print that tells so much so concisely about how war has been conducted since the days of Gen. George Washington." ―Russell F. Weigley

"A superior synthesis. Well written, nicely organized, remarkably comprehensive, and laced with facts." ―Military Affairs

About this title

About the Author:

LARRY H. ADDINGTON is Professor of History at The Citadel and has taught military history for more than twenty-five years. His previous books include The Blitzkrieg Era and the German General Staff and The Patterns of War through the Eighteenth Century.

Review:

From reviews of the first edition: "There is nothing else in print that tells so much so concisely about how war has been conducted since the days of Gen. George Washington." - Russell F. Weigley "A superior synthesis. Well written, nicely organized, remarkably comprehensive, and laced with facts." - Military Affairs "This important work ... synthesizes the evolution of warfare from 1775 to the present." - Military Review

About this edition

• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0253208602
• ISBN 13: 9780253208606
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 384