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History of Warfare: Wars of Empire by Douglas Porch; general editor, John Keegan is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

What is History of Warfare: Wars of Empire about?

''.an exciting saga, written by a gifted writer with the capacity to explain military tactics and strategies in laypersons' terms.filled with a fascinating array of characters.lush illustrations highlight the text.outstanding.will delight both scholars and well informed general readers who appreciate a great story well told.''--Booklist Across the globe, the 19th century signaled the high renaissance of Western Imperialism. With all their power, it may have seemed that the Europeans pressed forward unchecked, but in fact native militias often defeated those who would possess their homelands. Maintaining control of overseas empires began to put an enormous strain on the home economies of all imperial powers--especially when the Great War loomed. From the African land rush to British expansion and American imperialism, this is a gripping story.

Who reads History of Warfare: Wars of Empire?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Douglas Porch; general editor, John Keegan
Publisher
Cassell Military
Published
2002
Language
EN
ISBN
9781552781289
Category
history
Subjects
Military, History, Fiction
Rating
3.8 / 5 (98 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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