military art and science

Traces the evolution of modern war from the late middle ages through the twentieth century and examines such elements of modern war as its technology and battle experiences, sea and air warfare, women and war, "total war," and opposition to war.

The military challenges of today are very different to those of the past. Smaller conflicts that require a quick response are more common, as is the threat of terrorism. An amazing range of new technology has been developed to respond to these challenges, from ne-billion-dollar stealth bombers, through to cheap mini-computers carried by soldiers on the battlefield. This book reveals how high-tech weapons and war machines help today's soldiers to fight more accurately and efficiently than ever before.

Draws on political, philosophical, and religious texts to examine the most ingenious and effective military principles of war and describe how they have been used in military conflicts throughout history.

Draws on political, philosophical, and religious texts to examine the most ingenious and effective military principles of war and describe how they have been used in military conflicts throughout history.

A psychological guide to strategy applicable to business, philosophy, or martial arts, written by sixteenth-century warrior Miyamoto Musashi as a means of explaining his success as a practitioner of Japanese swordfighting, or Kendo.

Examines the life and achievements of Alexander the Great through illustrative graphics, dramatized eye-witness accounts, and reconstructions of events.

Presents an overview of the major wars of the eighteenth century, an era dominated by conflicts between Europe's leading powers both on the European continent and overseas in the newly established colonies.

Highlights techniques of warfare from Roman times to the present day.

Presents the typical experience of a warrior in each of these military cultures, using contemporary narratives, bloodless reenactments of battles, current views of the terrain, computer graphics reproductions, and artwork (sculpture, painting, etc.) from the period described.