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Lessons of History
Overview
In this highly readable new book, one of the most eminent military historians in the world discusses the processes of historical change that ignited European wars of the twentieth century. Michael Howard ponders the continuing significance of nationalism, explores the conflicting ideologies that arose from industrialism, and argues that, despite the tendency of modern societies to dedicate themselves to material welfare rather than to heroic achievement, organized violence remains a norm.
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- ISBN-13: 9780300056655
- ISBN-10: 0300056656
- Publisher: Yale University Press
- Publish Date: July 1992
- Dimensions: 9.16 x 5.99 x 0.68 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.76 pounds
- Page Count: 224
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