Warfare in World History (Themes in World History)

"Warfare in World History provides a succinct, comprehensive overview of how warfare has developed from ancient times to the present day and the instrumental role it has played in shaping the world as we know it. This volume covers major periods of military history, including the emergence of the first armies in the Bronze Age; distinct military traditions of various civilizations during the Middle Ages; the development of gunpowder weapons and their rapid adoption in Europe and the Middle East; the French Revolution and the industrialization of warfare; the colonial expansion of European powers, and the resistance of Indigenous peoples; and the World Wars, the Cold War, and the wars of liberation across the Third World. It explores each era's new technological advances and the unique social, political, and cultural development in which wars were fought. With in-depth examples, this volume focuses not only on famous and heroic figures but also discusses the experiences of millions of unknown people who have fought in wars over time.