War in the Modern World, 1990-2014 [Paperback]

In War in the Modern World, 1990-2014, Jeremy Black looks at the most modern of conflicts from the perspective that war is a central feature of the modern world. Arguing that understanding non-Western developments is crucial if the potential of Western war-making is to be assessed accurately, the book also asserts that  knowing the history of conflict can only help future generations. Black argues for the need to emphasise the variety of military circumstances, as well as the extent to which the understanding of force and the definitions of victory and defeat are guided by cultural assumptions. War has a multi-faceted impact in the modern world, and this book shows its significance.

As the latest volume in the Warfare and History series, this title takes a global and historical perspective on modern warfare, enabling the reader to approach familiar conflicts through a new analytical framework. This book is an invaluable resource for all students of the history of modern warfare.

Preface  1. Bringing Together Two Narratives  2. The Revolution in Military Affairs  3. A Conventional Account, 1990-2000  4. Signs of Difference, 1990-2000  5. The War on Terror  6. A Multitude of Conflicts  7. Into the Future. The Rivalry of Major Powers?  8. Into the Future. Weak States and 'Small Wars'?  9. Conclusions.  Selected Further Reading.

'The books great and original strength is setting the post-1990 Western military experience in a much needed context of world military trends. Its emphasis on too often overlooked non-Western traditions that abide, and even dominate, the current period is admirable, and refreshingly contrary to tired conventional wisdom that is far too technology-centric.'

Dr Cathal Nolan, Associate Professor of History, BostlC¨