Synopses & Reviews
The History of Modern Warfare combines the excitement of daily newspaper reporting with the drama of world military history. It begins with the Civil Warand#151;when photographers such as Matthew Brady first captured gritty, no-holds-barred battlefield images for the general publicand#151;and concludes with the latest reports from the War on Terror. In between, this visually dramatic volume covers all the major wars and many minor ones, documenting over 150 years of international history.
Both military enthusiasts and the casual reader will be gripped by this novel approach to historical events, as will those interested in the art of photography.
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For centuries, paintings of warfare were celebrated, glorified, and romanticized-until the invention of photography in the 1850s revealed war's true face. Here, captured in some of the most dramatic photos ever taken, is the story of modern warfare, the photographers who risked their lives to tell it, and the ever-improving photographic technology that made their achievements possible. From the American Civil War, World War II, and the Vietnam War, right up to the War on Terror, this is an exciting and informative journey for military history buffs as well as those interested in visual culture.
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Combining journalistic insight with historical hindsight, this authoritative record presents a century of world military history, from 1914 till today. Presented in a dramatic newspaper style, and featuring unique original photographs, it covers all major battles from World War One to the Global War on Terror. Jam-packed with information on crucial events and influential personalities, 100 Years of Warfare will fascinate both military enthusiasts and general readers.
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Combining journalistic insight with historical hindsight, 100 Years of Warfare is an authoritative record of world military history from 1914 to the current day. Presented in a dramatic newspaper style, drawing on unique original photographs, and covering all the major battles from the First World War to the Global War on Terror, it's packed with the information on crucial developments and details on the personalities who influenced the outcomes of wars across the world. With its novel approach, 100 Years of Warfare will fascinate both military enthusiasts and general readers looking for a comprehensive yet dramatic depiction of the campaigns and conflicts that have changed the face of the world over the last century.