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The Book of War: 25 Centuries of Great War Writing

The Book of War: 25 Centuries of Great War Writing

Acclaimed military historian John Keeganâ‚¬s anthology of war writing from 25 centuries of battle
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In The Book of War, John Keegan marshals a formidable host of war writings to chronicle the evolution of Western warfare through the voice of the most eloquent participantsâ‚¬"from Thucydidesâ‚¬ classic account of ancient Greek phalanx warfare to a blow-by-blow description of ground fighting against the Iraqi troops in Kuwait during the Gulf War. Keegan gathers more than eighty selections, including Caesarâ‚¬s Commentaries on the Roman invasion of Britain; the French Knight Jehan de Wavrin at the battle of Agincourt; Davy Crockett in the war against the Creek; Wellingtonâ‚¬s dispatch on Waterloo; Hemingway after Caporetto; and Ernie Pyle at Normandy.

â‚¬Å“The best military historian of our generation.â‚¬Â â‚¬â€œTom Clancy
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â‚¬Å“A monumental piece of literary military history.â‚¬Â â‚¬â€œChicago Tribune

A brilliantly edited and comprehensive anthology."â‚¬"The New York Times Book Review.
Country USA
Brand Penguin
Manufacturer Penguin Publishing Group
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780140296556
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2000-11-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780140296556

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