"Azar Gat: War in Human Civ." Topic
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| Yogah of Yag | 22 Mar 2008 3:42 p.m. PST |
Has anyone yet read the work "War in Human Civilization" by one Azar Gat? I saw it up on Amazon (US) and, based on the exuberant reviews, thought I might look into it. However there are, as of yet, no reviews for it up on Amazon (UK). Any thoughts? Reviews? |
| Valmy92 | 22 Mar 2008 4:19 p.m. PST |
I haven't read that one, but I did read the first volume (3 bound together) in his History of Military thought covering the 18th century and Napoleonic period and he was quite thought provoking. He's an academic and the read is a bit dense, but to a degree, I'm used to it.
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| raylev3 | 23 Mar 2008 1:25 p.m. PST |
It's an excellent book with lots of deep thought type stuff. If you're looking for an easy read, this ain't it. But I bought it, read it and enjoyed it. If you read his other book, the History of Military Thought, you'll probably enjoy this one, too. It's the same style-wise, and the same broad canvas approach to war in human civilization…. |
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