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The Art of War in the Western World
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 355.009
EAN: 9780252013805
ISBN: 0252013808
Label: University of Illinois Press
Manufacturer: University of Illinois Press
Number Of Pages: 740
Publication Date: October 01, 1987
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Studio: University of Illinois Press
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Editorial Review:
The magnum opus of one of America's most respected military historians presents a broad-spectrum history of warfare in the Western world, from ancient times to the latter half of the twentieth century. Jones argues that while weapons have changed, strategy has changed very little.
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Rating:  - The Best Single Volume on the Subject
Simply stated, this is the best single volume treatment of the subject. Although the book is long, it does not drag because of Jones' clear narrative style and effective organization. I first read this work in fifth grade and have returned to it several times during the past decade and a half. Every time I read it I enjoy it and learn something fun or insightful.
I give this work my highest recommendation and would rank this as one of the 25 best books I have ever read!
Rating: - The evolution of tactical systems and combat arms...
When hollywood shapes most everyones view of history this outstanding work cuts through the lies, mis-representations and myths to present a lucid, readable and facinating look at how evolution of superior tactical systems and combat arms overthrew the status quo through the ages and caused empires to fall.
From such technical innovations such as the stirrup and compound bow came the irresistable Hun and Mongol archers and the Mounted Knight. Tactical innovations such as the Roman Legion's ... Read More
Rating: - Impressive
Archer Jones attempts to cover over 2000 years on the history of warfare in the West. And what a fantastic effort he gives. In what may be the best general military history ever written he gives a panoramic sweep of the art of warfare through the centuries. From Jone's coverage of Philip of Macedon's phalanxes to Moshe Doyan's IDF this is an impressive work.
Jones covers it in an excellent and clear writing style. He shows that the development of warfare was both evolutionary and revolutionary. ... Read More
Rating: - Impressive synthesis
Reading this book you will not become an expert on the art of war of precise historical periods. Nor will you become an outstanding theorist on the art of war itself. But you will have a more complete and detailed understanding of what characterizes the successive eras of warfare and how the art of war changed and evolved in the western world. More than that only, you will understand the succession of factors and the dynamics that determined warfare in the western world. This author uses many notions, concepts ... Read More
Rating: - Brilliant summary of the development in tactics and strategy
Using a very simple and easily understandable matrix to show the co-relations between the different weapons systems, Archer Jones has written a chronological summary of the development in strategy and tactics from early history until today. This uncomplicated model, pared with a wide use of known, historical examples, helps the understanding of the subject, and keeps the reader locked to the stress-less during seven hundred pages. I couldn't put away the book until I finished it. Then I waited a week until ... Read More
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