| Description |
xii, 241 pages : maps ; 24 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
1. Victory and defeat, 1815-1840 -- 2. The aftermath of the Crimean War, 1856-1881 -- 3. The Legacy of the Russo-Japanese War, 1856-1930 -- 4. The elusive rewards of victory in World War I, 1919-1939 -- 5. Unconditional Surrender: The aftermath of World War II, 1945-1970 -- 6. Dimensions of victory in wars since 1945 |
| Summary |
Analysing two centuries of warfare involving Western nations, this book demolishes every argument put forward to justify going to war. By looking at the victors and the vanquished at the end of a major war and then a generation later, the author finds that the rewards of victory never last long |
| Analysis |
Case studies |
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Cessation of hostilities |
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Economic impact |
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History |
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Overseas item |
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Political conditions |
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Warfare & defence |
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Wars |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-219) and index |
| Audience |
Tertiary/Undergraduate, General |
| Notes |
Also available in eBook version |
| Subject |
Crimean War, 1853-1856 -- Treaties.
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Crimean War, 1853-1856.
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Military history.
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Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815.
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Peace treaties.
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Politics and war.
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Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 -- Treaties.
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Postwar reconstruction.
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War (International law)
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Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905.
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War -- Economic aspects.
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Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Treaties.
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War, Cost of.
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War.
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Treaties.
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World War, 1914-1918.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Treaties.
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World War, 1939-1945.
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| ISBN |
9780522856156 (paperback) |
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