War and the 20th century: a study of war and modern consciousness
COKER Christopher
War and the 20th century: a study of war and modern consciousness - London: Brassey's, 1994 - 304p.
Sub-title on dust jacket.... the impact of war on the modern consciousness. "an interpretation of the phenomenon of 20th century warfare, an inductive rather than deductive look at a century of Western history, a discussion of the ideas and beliefs which encouraged men to go to war..." (author's prologue). Draws extensively on writings in literature and philosophy.
1857530551 (hbk.)
HISTORY
PHILOSOPHY
WAR
War and the 20th century: a study of war and modern consciousness - London: Brassey's, 1994 - 304p.
Sub-title on dust jacket.... the impact of war on the modern consciousness. "an interpretation of the phenomenon of 20th century warfare, an inductive rather than deductive look at a century of Western history, a discussion of the ideas and beliefs which encouraged men to go to war..." (author's prologue). Draws extensively on writings in literature and philosophy.
1857530551 (hbk.)
HISTORY
PHILOSOPHY
WAR