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Author:

Black, Jeremy, 1955-

Title:

War in the modern world, 1990-2014 / Jeremy Black.

Publisher:

Routledge,

Copyright Date:

2014

Description:

xi, 164 pages ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Military history, Modern--20th century.
Military history, Modern--21st century.
Military art and science--History--20th century.
Military art and science--History--21st century.
War--History--20th century.
War--History--21st century.
Military art and science.
Military history, Modern.
War.
1900 - 2099
History.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Bringing together two narratives -- The Revolution in Military Affairs -- A conventional account, 1990-2000 -- Signs of difference, 1990-2000 -- The War on Terror -- A multitude of conflicts -- Into the future. The rivalry of major powers? -- Into the future. Weak states and "small wars"?.

Summary:

"Looks at modern conflicts between 1990 and 2014 from a historical perspective. Argues that understanding non-Western developments is crucial if the potential of Western war-making is to be assessed accurately"-- Provided by publisher.

Series:

Warfare and history

ISBN:

1138803618 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781138803619 (pbk. : alk. paper)
113880360X (hardback : alk. paper)
9781138803602 (hardback : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)878976273

LCCN:

2014019110

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)