Based in the department of war studies, but taught along with the department of history as part of the sir michael howard centre for the history of war, our ma history of war examines the social, cultural and operational aspects of war from broad historiographical and interdisciplinary perspectives. Antulio echevarria ii of the us army war college talks us through key books, both old and new, on military strategy. Brooks narrates the stories of weetamoo, a female wampanoag leader, and james printer. Air warfare provides an introduction to the subject s theory, history and practice. The department of war studies dws is an academic department in the school of security. Sabin is a british military historian who is currently professor of strategic studies in the war studies department of kings college london. These are the royal rights which have been given by the spartans to their kings, namely, two priesthoodof zeos sparta and zeos uraniosand the right of making war against whatsoever land they please, and that no. The cambridge history of greek and roman warfare edited by philip sabin december 2007. A recent hefce study found that king s college london is the most successful university in britain in terms of phd completion rate. Lawrence freedman, emeritus professor of war studies, kings college london in surrogate warfare, andreas krieg and jeanmarc rickli offer a welcome discussion of the phenomenon of nation states farming out military and security responsibilities to surrogates. His main academic interest concerns the analytical modelling of conflict, and he is the author of lost battles. Department of history senior lecturer in modern history. Whether comparatively smaller cannons or mortars manned by infantrymen or huge railroad guns served by sailors, these pieces made themselves known on the battlefield, causing death and destruction and driving changes in fortifications and tactics.
Freedman is emeritus professor of war studies at kings college, london. Find out more about this uni look at our official guide. History of warfare presents the latest research on all aspects of military history. Our community come from a range of disciplines and nationalities, with backgrounds including diplomacy, journalism, law, health and the arts. His 2017 book, british intelligence and hitlers empire in the soviet union, 19411945 published by bloomsbury academic will be available in. I am interested in all aspects of the conduct of war, but with a particular focus on british military history, military thought and strategy. Clausewitz wrote that war is coercive in nature though throughout history. The cultish pursuit of such battlefield decision, then ignores history, another argument that pervades freedmans work. Persecution and punishment from the inquisition through the salem trials. War in the air 191445 smithsonian history of warfare by williamson murray.
Richard overy has written a number of critically acclaimed books. Professor richard overy writing the history of the. The department of war studies is recognised by the british academy, the arts and humanities research council and the economic and social research council. He works as a lecturer, writer, excavator, and occasional broadcaster on a wide range of archaeological and historical subjects. Artillery in world war i, is an excellent international study of artillery during the war. Andrew lambert frhists born 31 december 1956 is a british naval historian, who since 2001 has been the laughton professor of naval history in the department of war studies, king s college london. Military science was subsequently approved as a subject for the bachelor of arts and bachelor of science general degrees from 19, and was taught under the faculty of arts and also the faculty of engineering. Apr 10, 2014 a history of warfare is a book by military historian john keegan, which was published in 1993 by random house. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. Jun 18, 2018 but even within the books future gazing is a surprising argument about the history of warfarethat decisive battle, and therefore decisive wars, are largely myth. This distinctive fulltime ma programme provides you with an opportunity to study the history and historiography of warfare from a multidisciplinary and multiperiod perspective. Johns college is the third oldest college in the united states reportedly behind harvard, established in 1636, and college of william and mary in 1693.
Times complete history of the world by richard overy. A century of getting the future of war mostly wrong. These can be private companies, rebel militias, other governments, or autonomous vehicles. It is an invaluable text for military professionals and students of military history. Main interests, military history, including air power. List of books and articles about world war i online. Covers all aspects of war, from the military revolution of the seventeenth century to air warfare, the experience of combat to. Preface the aim of this book is to provide a history not merely of modern warfare but of modern war as a whole. This book analyzes the evolution of russian military thought and how. Tj writes about the american indian wars, military history, military strategy, and military honor. War chapter 9 the cambridge history of greek and roman. Tj also teaches military history to military officers, non.
My transnational history of the battles of the somme. Philip sabin, michael whitby and hans van wees, editors, cambridge history of greek and roman warfare. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Professor andrew lambert, king s college, university of london.
War at sea in the age of sail cassell history of warfare. Wargames as an academic instrument kings college london. The second world war in the west by charles messenger. Reconstructing the great clashes of the ancient world 2008. Gives short introductory chapters to the historiography of various themes in the history of warfare. John keegan is perhaps one of the most famous historians of war today. Mar 22, 2016 a little bit more of a textbook than i was hoping for, but nonetheless an interesting, thorough, and concise look at the future of war and the history of thinking about the future of war. Jonathan boff is a senior lecturer in history and war studies at the university of birmingham u. Understanding modern warfare has established itself as the leading introduction to the issues, ideas, concepts and context necessary to understand the theory and conduct of warfare in the twentieth and twentyfirst centuries. Dr ben wheatley ben wheatley is a honorary research fellow in the school of history, university of east anglia and a former teaching fellow at the defence studies department, kings college london. The department of war studies at king s college london is one of the only academic departments in the world to focus solely on the complexities of conflict and security.
Good history courses for warfare orientated modules. The oxford history of modern war charles townshend oxford. Rome from the late republic to the late empire cambridge university press, 2007. Kim coleman annotation this book provides an analysis of the development and deployment of chemical weapons from 700 bc to the present day.
Thucydides examines the great themes of war from the highest levels of the making of strategy and policy to the moral dimensions and the sharp end of battle. Take a global approach to the history of warfare through our unique and flexible ma at the countrys best history department. Jun 17, 2019 the book is not only a story of a supremely significant figure in roman history, but a reminder that some women dont need a hashtag to get the respect they deserve. Palgrave advances in modern military history kings college. Recent kings history graduates can be found in a wide range of vocations in business, government, and teaching. Richard overy is professor of history at the university of exeter. If the series has an order, add a number or other descriptor in parenthesis after the series title eg. As well as delivering an up to date look at the strategy, and historiography of air power, peter gray explores the theories behind air power and looks at the political, legal and moral dimensions of the application of air power. Causes world war i was immediately precipitated by the assassination of archduke francis ferdinand of austriahungary by a serbian nationalist in 1914. At a time when the threat of chemical warfare looms ever larger this timely book makes an invaluable contribution, combining historical and contemporary perspectives to show how indiscriminate weapons of mass destruction have been developed and deployed. In this official history of the falklands campaign, lawrence freedman provides a detailed and authoritative account of one of the most extraordinary periods in recent british political history and a vivid portrayal of a government at war. From the history of the persian wars, book vi, 5660 430 bce. The best history books five books expert recommendations. He was appointed official historian of the falklands campaign in 1997.
He has written extensively on twentiethcentury history, and has been editor of the last two editions of the times complete history of the world. If you are rusty on your european history, this book will provide some challenges but not lose you. The art of war is of vital importance to the state. Publications in the series examine technology, strategy, logistics, and social development related to warfare in europe, asia, and the middle east from ancient times until the mid twentieth century. This summer marks the 100year anniversary of the start of world war i. The founders vision when henry vi founded kings college in 1441, it was his intention that a choir would provide music for the daily offices and celebrations of the mass.
The acclaimed author and preeminent military historian john keegan examines centuries of human conflict. Kraus, general editors, prepared about a year after the events in question. This important book captures and conceptualises a phenomenon that has been. Before joining kings he held research appointments at nuffield college oxford, iiss and the royal institute of international affairs. The book places the institution in a historical context, analysing its imperial. In the first of the 201415 series of podcasts, william philpott, professor of the history of warfare in the department, talks about his new book. Most of the book is a topicbytopic rundown of key aspects of postcold war international security and warfare. He most recently published a book with georgetown university press titled surrogate warfare the transformation of war in the 21st century. Kings of revolution casemate short history polack, peter on.
This is a good place to start your search for your next book. World war i, 191418, also known as the great war, conflict, chiefly in europe, among most of the great western powers. Aug 31, 2000 many military history books triumphantly exalt how their topic was so important to world history this is a fine book not only for fans of sailing ships me but also for persons interested in colonialism and european history. The book stresses five essential aspects of the western way of war. Jonsson holds a phd from the department of war studies, kings college london. Approaches to understanding violence and atrocity in civil wars 7sswm069, module. Texts about military strategy take us back into the mists of time but what it is, and what the nature of war is, remains hotly debated. Through its commitment to the truths of christianity and a biblical worldview, the kings college seeks to transform society by preparing students for careers in which they help to shape and eventually lead strategic public and private institutions, and by supporting faculty members as they directly engage culture through writing and speaking. Reconstructing the great clashes of the ancient world 2007 and coeditor with tim cornell and boris rankov of the second punic war. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Lisa brooks, associate professor of english and american studies at amherst college, recovers a complex picture of war, captivity, and native resistance in our beloved kin.
Captain professor sir michael howard was the most important historian of warfare of the last hundred years, not least because he was the kindest and most generous of mentors to generations of military historians, including myself. Columbia university was founded in 1754 in new york city as king s college, by royal charter of king george ii of england. Study ma history of war in the department of war studies at kings college london. Cassell has been publishing a betterthanaverage series, the cassell history of warfare, edited by john keegan, and lambert himself is professor of naval history at king s college, so it s reasonable to have high expectations of this volume. Volume 2, rome from the late republic to the late empire. The united states army in operations desert shield and desert storm, frank n. Have you checked out the war studies society website mate. Core and recommended reading for incoming war studies students. Majoring in history prepares students to make a living and how to. History of war study at kings kings college london. A military leader, author kelly devries takes an unusual approach toward this illustrious figure, focusing not on the origin of her voices or her relationship with god, but instead on her military tactics.
A department of military science existed at king s college london from 1848 to 1859. He was previously professor of modern history at kings college london and is one of britains foremost modern historians. Cohen described it as a vendetta against a liberal german soldier. Ali ansari ma 1990, professor of history at the university of st andrews. His other major interest is developing hospex, a tabletop training. Whether youre a history buff wellversed in the events of the great war, or someone who has just begun to be curious, weve got a collection of books to help you navigate the complex, fearsome, and fascinating facts and stories of the devastating conflict that shook the world. Remembering world war i with 10 astounding books barnes. Fighting the first world war overlook 2014 jayne peake tells us more about next week s events. The final snippet of atlantis on the shores of forever before publishing.
My main research interests are british colonial warfare in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, counterinsurgency, the first world war and the second world war. See also whats at wikipedia, your library, or elsewhere broader term. The king williams school, the maryland colonys free school, is. Youll find modern classics such as game of thrones or the harry potter books and books that are the basis for movies such as a wrinkle in time. N2 this chapter explores the contribution which wargames can make to academic studies of conflict, the respective advantages of manual and computer wargames, the challenges of teaching wargame design skills, the practical obstacles and tradeoffs facing academic use of wargaming, and the. History at lse london universities history can i change my uni course.
The classic introduction to the history of modern warfare, from the invention of firearms to the dawn of the twentyfirst century. From primitive man in the bronze age to the end of the cold war in the twentieth century, keegan shows how armed conflict has been a primary preoccupation throughout the history of civilization and how deeply rooted its practice has become in our cultures. Universitylevel academic research outputs and professional development. A history of warfare is perhaps the most remarkable study of warfare that has yet been written. Dec 06, 2007 philip sabin is professor of strategic studies in the department of war studies at king s college london. I am working on a book for oxford university press on the western front, 191418, as seen through the eyes of one of the most senior german. The russian understanding of war georgetown university press.
Department of war studies, kings college london wikipedia. Columbia university was founded in 1754 in new york city as kings college, by royal charter of king george ii of england. From 1980 to 2004 he taught at king s college, london, where he was made professor of modern history in 1994. The department of war studies at kings college london is one of the only academic departments in the world to focus solely on the complexities of conflict and security. The best books on military strategy five books expert. Dr daniel whittingham department of history university of. Cohen wrote, despite some graceful writing and pointed observations, a history of warfare fails to live up to the titles promise or the authors reputation. From the earliest days of kings college, we have had great success in sending graduates to top law schools and other graduate programs in a wide range of fields. Airpower and the falklands research portal, kings college. Military history matters brings you the history of warfare, written by experts editorial neil faulkner, editor. This important book captures and conceptualises a phenomenon that has been increasingly pronounced in contemporary warfare.
Kings college londons suggested reading list for ma war studies students. I am basing the above debunking of myths and correction of errors on research for my college on the witch hunts and my book, witch hunts in the western world. The country you have selected will result in the following. Ma history of warfare course postgraduate degree study. One of the ironies of the writing of military history is that the greatest book on war ever written was the second history ever writtennamely, this work. Product pricing will be adjusted to match the corresponding currency. But it tells the history of the epic war between athens and sparta it is geopolitics, its strategy, its leadership, its lessons in grief, rhetoric, and persuasion. Although the focus throughout this book remains on the west, and on the role of violence in its rise, each chapter also examines the. War at sea in the ironclad age smithsonian history of warfare by richard hill. It is the oldest institution of higher learning on zoom in the state of new york, and the fifth oldest in the united states. John sloan brown former chief of military history, now retired in the centers comprehensive history of. Listed are some of the most important history books ever written, as recommended by some of the most eminent historians working today.
He has published many articles in this field, as well as two books and several book chapters. The ma in the history of war is the ideal choice for students because, quite simply, kings college london is the natural home of military history. Take a look at the walmart books best sellers section. Raymond murphys english grammar in use is the worlds bestselling grammar reference and practice book for learners of english. At queens college he has taught both undergraduate and graduate courses in late 19th and early 20th century immigration, italian american history, the united states and the vietnam war. States increasingly look to others surrogates to carry the risks of warfare rather than put their own forces in harms way. It was founded by the duke of wellington in 1829, and it has been distinguished since 1962 by the internationally renowned department of war studies.
Dr jonathan boff department of history university of. The us edition, war of attrition, overlook 2014, was nominated as a wall st journal book of the year 2014. The title will be removed from your cart because it is not available in this region. Lawrence freedman, emeritus professor of war studies, kings college london. This is the full history of the choir of king s college, from its early origins to the present day.
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