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A History of Bombing
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Aerial bombing, one of the 20th century's most devastating military tactics, was initiated in 1911. This fascinating book is an overview & interrogation of the cultural & political dimensions -- & the devastating effects -- of war from above. Forming a labyrinth of events that illustrates the genocidal fantasies underlying so much conflict & the devastation wrought by aerial bombing, the book links the total war of World War II, the Korean War, & the Vietnam War with centuries-past colonial warfare. Mining such diverse topics as military history & strategy, the evolution of international law, turn-of-the-century science fiction, & the civilian experience during wartime, Lindqvist has produced a rich meditation on the past & the future of human conflict. Illus.
Aerial bombing, one of the 20th century's most devastating military tactics, was initiated in 1911. This fascinating book is an overview & interrogation of the cultural & political dimensions -- & the devastating effects -- of war from above. Forming a labyrinth of events that illustrates the genocidal fantasies underlying so much conflict & the devastation wrought by aerial bombing, the book links the total war of World War II, the Korean War, & the Vietnam War with centuries-past colonial warfare. Mining such diverse topics as military history & strategy, the evolution of international law, turn-of-the-century science fiction, & the civilian experience during wartime, Lindqvist has produced a rich meditation on the past & the future of human conflict. Illus.
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| Author | Lindqvist, Sven |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Granta Books |
| Place | London |
| Year | 2012 |
| ISBN | 9781847085016 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Condition | Very Good |
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