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Book Synopsis: Examining nine landmark battles from ancient to modern times--from Salamis, where outnumbered Greeks devastated the slave army of Xerxes, to Cortes’s conquest of Mexico to the Tet offensive--Victor Davis Hanson explains why the armies of the West have been the most lethal and effective of any fighting forces in the world.
Looking beyond popular explanations such as geography or superior technology, Hanson argues that it is in fact Western culture and values–the tradition of dissent, the value placed on inventiveness and adaptation, the concept of citizenship–which have consistently produced superior arms and soldiers. Offering riveting battle narratives and a balanced perspective that avoids simple triumphalism, Carnage and Culture demonstrates how armies cannot be separated from the cultures that produce them and explains why an army produced by a free culture will always have the advantage.
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Discover the untold secrets behind the rise of Western power with Carnage and Culture: Landmark Battles. Delve into the pages of this captivating book as Victor Davis Hanson takes you on a thrilling journey through nine historically significant battles. From the legendary clash of Salamis to the astonishing conquest of Mexico by Cortes, and even the game-changing Tet offensive - witness firsthand why the Western armies have always outshined their adversaries.
While many credit geographical advantage or superior technology for Western military dominance, Hanson unveils the real secret: Western culture and values. Drawing on the tradition of dissent, the relentless drive for innovation, and the ideal of citizenship, Carnage and Culture reveals how these core elements have consistently shaped superior arms and soldiers throughout history.
Prepare to be engrossed in riveting battle narratives as Hanson sheds light on the inseparable relationship between armies and the cultures that birth them. This groundbreaking analysis defies conventional wisdom and offers a balanced perspective that transcends mere triumphalism. Through Carnage and Culture, you'll understand why an army produced by a free culture will always boast the ultimate advantage.
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