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A Dictionary of Military History and the Art of War
Author: Andre Corvisier
Year: 1994
Pages: 941
Format: PDF
File size: 105 МВ
Language: ENG



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The book covers all aspects of military history, including battles, campaigns, weapons, tactics, strategies, and leaders. It also explores the impact of technology on warfare and how it has evolved over time. The book begins with an introduction to the concept of war and its importance throughout history. From there, it delves into the early stages of warfare, discussing the development of weapons and tactics used by ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. The next section focuses on the Middle Ages, where knights and chivalry played a significant role in shaping the course of warfare. The Renaissance period saw the rise of gunpowder and firearms, which revolutionized warfare and led to the development of modern armies. The Enlightenment brought about new ideas and strategies for warfare, while the Industrial Revolution introduced machines and technologies that transformed the way wars were fought. In the 20th century, the world witnessed two devastating global conflicts - World War I and II - which had a profound impact on humanity and the future of warfare. The Cold War era saw the rise of nuclear weapons and the threat of mutually assured destruction, while more recent conflicts have highlighted the importance of guerrilla warfare, terrorism, and cyber warfare. The book concludes with a look at the challenges facing military historians today and how they can help us better understand the nature of war and its place in human history.
Книга охватывает все аспекты военной истории, включая сражения, кампании, оружие, тактику, стратегии и лидеров. В нем также исследуется влияние технологий на ведение войны и то, как они развивались с течением времени. Книга начинается с введения в понятие войны и её важности на протяжении всей истории. Оттуда он углубляется в ранние стадии войны, обсуждая разработку оружия и тактики, используемых древними цивилизациями, такими как египтяне, греки и римляне. Следующий раздел посвящен Средневековью, где рыцари и рыцарство сыграли значительную роль в формировании хода военных действий. В период Возрождения произошёл подъём пороха и огнестрельного оружия, что произвело революцию в войне и привело к развитию современных армий. В эпоху Просвещения появились новые идеи и стратегии ведения войны, в то время как промышленная революция ввела машины и технологии, которые изменили способ ведения войн. В XX веке мир стал свидетелем двух разрушительных глобальных конфликтов - Первой и Второй мировых войн - которые оказали глубокое влияние на человечество и будущее войны. В эпоху холодной войны наблюдался рост ядерного оружия и угроза взаимно гарантированного уничтожения, в то время как более поздние конфликты подчеркнули важность партизанской войны, терроризма и кибервойны. Книга завершается взглядом на вызовы, стоящие сегодня перед военными историками, и на то, как они могут помочь нам лучше понять природу войны и ее место в истории человечества.
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