Exploring the usefulness of the study of history for contemporary military strategists; this volume illustrates the great importance of military history while simultaneously revealing the challenges of applying the past to the present. Essays from authors of diverse backgrounds--British and American; Civilian and Military--present an overwhelming argument for the necessity of the study of the past by today's military leaders in spite of these challenges. Part I examines the relationship between history and the military profession. Part II explores specific historical cases that reveal the repetitiveness of certain military problems.
#1417523 in Books Cambridge University Press 1995-06-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.98 x .98 x 5.98l; 1.20 #File Name: 0521558352412 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Providence Island and the Rich familyBy DebraWhat can I say? It is a comprehensive coverage of the settlement and loss of Providence Island and of the people involved. Not a pretty history at times but interesting.Any one studying their "Rich" family heritage will be more than amply rewarded for reading the book. For others - it is an interesting and educational read.0 of 4 people found the following review helpful. It was not what I wanted!By Waldetrudis BaylisI was not happy with the book. I expected more about the Island past during the 1700 and Captain Francis Archbold. Nothing was mention.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding work of original researchBy A CustomerThis work by Karen Ordahl Kupperman should be required reading for anyone interested in the roots of english "civilization" in the Americas. Kupperman pulls out of the dustbin of the archives the intriguing story of Providence Island; off the coast of central america in the midst of then-powerful spanish colonies; to elucidate the motives of the puritan founding fathers. By so doing; Kupperman adds greatly to our often stereotyped insights about the differences between the "US" colonies (most notably; Massachusetts Virginia); and the influence of environment; composition of migrants; support from the home island. Kupperman also brought to my attention; for the first time in so bold a way; the hooks between the puritan founding class the englishman who overthrew Charles I involved themselves; in one way or another; in the administration of Cromwell.
