<strong>Rethinking Military History</strong> is a bold new thought book that repositionsmilitary history at the beginning of the twentyfirst century. Jeremy Bla... » 

Rethinking Military History is a bold new thought book that repositionsmilitary history at the beginning of the twentyfirst century. Jeremy Blackreveals the main trends in the practice and approach to military history andproposes a new manifesto for the subject to move forward. This mustread studydemonstrates the limitations of current approaches including commongeneralizations omissions and oversimplications. Engaging theoreticaldiscussions with reference to specific conflicts suggest how theselimitations can be remedied and adapted whilst incorporating contributionsfrom other disciplines. Additional chapters provide a valuable and concisesurvey of the main themes in the study of military history from 1500 to thepresent day. Rethinking Military History is essential reading for all thosewith an interest in military history and all who wish to take part in movingthe discipline forward. «