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Social Sciences - The Evolution of Strategy: Thinking War from Antiquity to the Present

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Book Synopsis: Is there a ‘Western way of war’ which pursues battles of annihilation and single-minded military victory? Is warfare on a path to ever greater destructive force? This magisterial new account answers these questions by tracing the history of Western thinking about strategy – the employment of military force as a political instrument – from antiquity to the present day. Assessing sources from Vegetius to contemporary America, and with a particular focus on strategy since the Napoleonic Wars, Beatrice Heuser explores the evolution of strategic thought, the social institutions, norms and patterns of behaviour within which it operates, the policies that guide it and the cultures that influence it. Ranging across technology and warfare, total warfare and small wars as well as land, sea, air and nuclear warfare, she demonstrates that warfare and strategic thinking have fluctuated wildly in their aims, intensity, limitations and excesses over the past two millennia.

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Are you fascinated by the history of warfare and strategic thinking? Look no further than "The Evolution of Strategy: Thinking War from Antiquity to the Present" by Beatrice Heuser. This gripping book takes you on a journey through the ages, exploring how Western thinking about strategy has evolved over time. From ancient times to contemporary America, Heuser assesses various sources and provides profound insights into the employment of military force as a political instrument.

Delving into topics such as technology and warfare, total warfare, small wars, and different spheres of conflict, "The Evolution of Strategy" demonstrates how strategy has shifted throughout history. From battles of annihilation to the pursuit of single-minded military victory, warfare has continuously evolved, presenting new challenges and opportunities.

With a meticulous analysis of social institutions, norms, behaviors, policies, and cultural influences, Heuser paints a comprehensive picture of strategic thinking's ebb and flow. You'll gain a profound understanding of how warfare has shaped nations and societies, and how strategy has adapted to the ever-changing world.

Don't miss out on this magisterial account of Western strategic thought. Expand your knowledge and dive deep into the intricacies of warfare. Experience the thought-provoking examination of past and present that "The Evolution of Strategy" offers. Get your copy now!

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