Theory of warfare & military science books

'The Roots of War and Terror' is an indispensable work for anyone wishing to understand the psychological basis...  Read More >>

This classic brings together a rich sampling of the knowledge and wisdom of one of history's greatest military commanders....  Read More >>

Putting into question the conventional view that the military is detrimental to democratic development, Dolman provides...  Read More >>

This book examines how senior military leaders achieve major warfighting innovations.  Read More >>

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The book aims to evaluate claims about the so-called 'new wars' thesis.  Read More >>

On Clausewitz presents his central ideas about war and politics - such as war as an instrument of policy, the concept...  Read More >>

On Clausewitz presents his central ideas about war and politics - such as war as an instrument of policy, the concept...  Read More >>

Interpretations of war as driven by politics and state rationale, formulated most importantly by the 19th century...  Read More >>

Studien zum wechselvollen Weg, den deutsche Marinen von ihren historischen Wurzeln im Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart...  Read More >>

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Johnson argues that states are no more rational than people, who are susceptible to exaggerated ideas of their virtue,...  Read More >>

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The definitive history of warfare told by Britain's foremost military historian. John Keegan’s masterpiece is a...  Read More >>

This is, without doubt, the finest book about the crucial role that artillery played in the two World Wars of the...  Read More >>

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Mueller argues that war is an idea, like dueling or slavery, that has been substantially discredited, reduced to...  Read More >>

As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, this book applies to competition and conflict in general,...  Read More >>

Brian Campbell has selected and translated a wide range of pieces from the ancient military writers and also includes...  Read More >>

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This book examines how senior military leaders achieve major warfighting innovations.  Read More >>