TY - BOOK AU - Edwards,Aaron TI - War: a beginner's guide T2 - Onewrold beginner's guides SN - 1780748949 AV - U21.2 .E33 2017 U1 - 355.02 PY - 2017///] CY - London PB - Oneworld KW - War KW - History KW - Military art and science KW - fast N1 - "A Oneworld Paperback Original"--Title page verso; Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-169) and index N2 - War has been a perennial feature of human history since ancient times, yet it remains a poorly understood phenomenon. It has done much to shape our world, from overthrowing leaders, establishing international governance, and inspiring social change, to destroying cities, dividing nations and breeding animosity. In this book, Dr Aaron Edwards succinctly combines political theories with historical realities. Using eyewitness accounts, war poetry and insightful analysis of a wide range of conflicts, War: A Beginner's Guide introduces the reader to the complexity and human face of war and invites ER -