Lecture: War: A Short History
Virginia Historical Society, Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 12pm
Jeremy Black discusses War: A Short History.
In this lecture based on his latest book, prolific British historian Jeremy Black tackles a big topic. Throughout history, warfare has often proved to be the pivotal cause, means, and consequence of change within society. Examining conflicts on five continents, War: A Short History, spans the human experience. Through a detailed exploration of "world-scale" issues—considering the strengths and weaknesses of particular military traditions—Black's global model skillfully weaves a compelling, overall interpretation of the phenomenon of war. Jeremy Black teaches history at the University of Exeter. (vahistoricalsociety)… (more)
In this lecture based on his latest book, prolific British historian Jeremy Black tackles a big topic. Throughout history, warfare has often proved to be the pivotal cause, means, and consequence of change within society. Examining conflicts on five continents, War: A Short History, spans the human experience. Through a detailed exploration of "world-scale" issues—considering the strengths and weaknesses of particular military traditions—Black's global model skillfully weaves a compelling, overall interpretation of the phenomenon of war. Jeremy Black teaches history at the University of Exeter. (vahistoricalsociety)… (more)
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