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Adult/High School—Strosser and Prince present 16 concise episodes in human history to support their theory that war is generally a bad idea and that we may finally learn from the past by studying martial failures instead of celebrating glorious victories. An irreverent tone and lively writing make this book readable and appealing, although sometimes the flood of names and dates becomes confusing. Unfortunately, there are no maps. Presented in chronological order, the war stories begin in ancient Rome and conclude with the 1991 Soviet coup. Each chapter starts with a short overview, followed by "The Players" (brief, pithy descriptions of the main agents involved in the conflict); the "General Situation" sets the stage for "What Happened," and concludes with "What Happened After" (summary and analysis). Boxed segments feature interesting nuggets of information (thumbnail biographies of individuals or groups, relevant legends). While most of the chapters describe 20th-century events, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 is probably most relevant for making connections to today's headlines. The book assumes some knowledge of history, but it could be used as a reference or supplementary reading for anyone studying American, European, Latin American, or world history. The authors offer excellent, entertaining descriptions of historical figures and events, and provide convincing evidence of the unpredictable, chaotic, and disorganized reality of warfare.—Sondra VanderPloeg, Colby-Sawyer College, New London, NH
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If you think you know your history, think again.... A remarkable job recalling several of the dumbest ideas that ended up wasting lives, time and treasure. War is sometimes necessary, but it’s never pretty. Now, thanks to Mike and Ed, we have the proof that war is exceedingly stupid. -- Jordan Rich, WBZ Boston
Witty commentary and ironic asides make for entertaining reading…a great gift for Father’s Day. -- Armchair General
Witty commentary and ironic asides make for entertaining reading…a great gift for Father’s Day. -- Armchair General
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World War, United States, Soviet Union, Madame Lynch, White House, Holy Land, Invasion of Grenada, The Fourth Crusade, Hitler's Beer Hall Putsch, The Winter War, South America, The Bay of Pigs Invasion, Spanish Empire, The Whiskey Rebellion, Prince Alexius, The Falkland Islands War, The Soviet Coup, The War of the Pacific, King Carol, Adolf Hitler, The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan, The War of the Triple Alliance, Native Americans, Invasion of Russia, The Chaco War Browse Sample Pages:
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World War, United States, Soviet Union, Madame Lynch, White House, Holy Land, Invasion of Grenada, The Fourth Crusade, Hitler's Beer Hall Putsch, The Winter War, South America, The Bay of Pigs Invasion, Spanish Empire, The Whiskey Rebellion, Prince Alexius, The Falkland Islands War, The Soviet Coup, The War of the Pacific, King Carol, Adolf Hitler, The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan, The War of the Triple Alliance, Native Americans, Invasion of Russia, The Chaco War Browse Sample Pages:
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