The Patterns of War Through the Eighteenth Century by Larry H Addington

The Patterns of War Through the Eighteenth Century by Larry H Addington

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A history of war and warfare from ancient to early modern times, this book completes his survey of the patterns of war in the Western world. It explains not only what happened in warfare but why war in a certain time and culture took on distinct and recognizable patterns.

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The Patterns of War Through the Eighteenth Century by Larry H Addington

A history of war and warfare from ancient to early modern times, this book completes his survey of the patterns of war in the Western world. It explains not only what happened in warfare but why war in a certain time and culture took on distinct and recognizable patterns.
'.. a concise, highly readable survey of pre- 19th-century warfare.' - Choice 'A remarkable tour de force covering a vast span of time, different cultures, warfare by land and sea.' - Gunther Rothenberg A history of war and warfare from ancient to early modern times, Larry Addington's new book completes his survey of the patterns of war in the Western world. It explains not only what happened in warfare but why war in a certain time and culture took on distinct and recognizable patterns.

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.

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ISBN 13 9780253205513
ISBN 10 0253205514
Title The Patterns of War Through the Eighteenth Century
Author Larry H Addington
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Indiana University Press
Year published 2009-02-12
Number of pages 176
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.