Synopsis
Warfare in the Nineteenth Century not only covers warfare as it evolved throughout the century, but also explores its connection with, and effect on, technical, social, economic, political, and cultural change. The book discusses specific battles and campaigns in order to highlight the turning points in the development of the way in which military operations were conducted. David Gates places war during the 1800's in its wider historical context in a way that is thoughtful, wide-ranging, and informed.
Booknews
Examines the development of warfare in Europe and the United States from the professional mercenary armies of 1800 to the beginnings of the total warfare that was to dominate the next century. The author attempts to incorporate social, technological, bureaucratic, political, and economic analyses into the text hoping to show not only what affected the conduct of war, but also how war affected the European and American society as a whole. Also of importance to the author is how military theoriticians of the time looked at war and its conduct. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)