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CASTLES, BATTLES, AND BOMBS
CASTLES, BATTLES, AND BOMBS
Subtitle:
How Economics Explains Military History
Book Category:
Fiction > General
Author:
Brauer, Jurgen and van Tuyll, Hubert
Binding:
Paperback
ISBN 10:
226071642
ISBN 13:
9780226071640
Price:
USD 18.00
Publication Year:
2009

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Castles, Battles, and Bombs reconsiders key episodes of military history from the point of view of economics--with dramatically insightful results. For example, when looked at as a question of sheer cost, the building of castles in the High Middle Ages seems almost inevitable: though stunningly expensive, a strong castle was far cheaper to maintain than a standing army. The authors also reexamine the strategic bombing of Germany in World War II and provide new insights into France's decision to develop nuclear weapons. Drawing on these examples and more, Brauer and Van Tuyll suggest lessons for today's military, from counterterrorist strategy and military manpower planning to the use of private military companies in Afghanistan and Iraq. UK Price: 12.50 GBP

 
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