Back with mr cross and his series about wold war ii for younger readers, this time on technology, in what is an interesting read. Check back regularly to find your next favourite book. The robotics revolution and conflict in the 21st century by p. In this engaging book, jeremy black argues that technology neither acts as an independent variable nor operates without major limitations. Technology and war book by martin van creveld official. Sold by fair exchange deals and ships from amazon fulfillment. The technology of world war i explores the dramatic developments in military technology during world war i. Martin van crevelds book on war and technology does not disappoint and offers plenty of food for thought. In tracing the history of technology in the service of war from early times to the present, van creveld organizes this major study by epochs. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book procedes from a single concept, that technology permeates war. The drawbacks of this title are primarily the lack of photo captions and its coldness.
Singer goodreads author shelved 3 times as futurewar avg rating 3. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. A highinterest, visuallyappealing book for boys, technology of war provides a detailed look at many modern gadgets and machines in use by todays military. Van crevelds goal in this book is to explore the role that technology has played in the development and transformation of war. Middleschool boys who are already interested in this subject will likely be very happy with the level of detail provided by the author. Browse gift certificates drmfree books my ebooks my account my wishlist sign in create an. Second, there is the book or series of books about a given conflict a definitive account of the battle of agincourt or a study of the whole of the boer war, for two examples. The war instinct is part of human nature, but the means to fight war depend on technology. Technology, war and independence 1901present day is the fourth of four new third editions, and covers. Their thoughtful responses, some of which are quoted herein, resulted in a long list of worthy, mustread books and a clear consensus on the 10 best, which are listed on the following pages in chronological order.
It shows how the industrial revolution changed the tools of war, from the production of highgrade iron and steel for warships to the lethal products created by the chemical industry. Van crevelds goal in this book is to explore the role that technology has played in the. Alex roland traces the coevolution of technology and warfare from. Go search hello select your address best sellers customer service new releases. Finally, there is the biographical approach to military history, wherein an author focuses on a person or a group and tells the tale of a conflict through the lens. The civil war was a conflict during which both sides experimented with old and new methods, machines, and weaponsall of which were dependent upon developing technologies. Van creveld wants to explore not just the weapons of war, but the whole of technology as it interacts with war. This essay is an excerpt of the hoover press book america and the future of war. Technology and the future of war hoover institution. When war broke out between the north and the south in 1861, the united states was still a growing nation, living with traditions of the past and beginning to improve life with new technological advances of the future.