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The Book of War

by John Keegan · 1999

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Acclaimed historian John Keegan brings together an amazing array of war writings, largely drawn from the protagonists themselves or firsthand accounts of the battles they describe. Includes descriptions by Caesar, the Duke of Wellington, Ernest Hemingway, and others.

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
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war and militarywar and militaryMore like thisLess of this
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military historymilitary historyMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
long · 492 pages

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