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Importing the European Army

The Introduction of European Military Techniques and Institutions in the Extra-European World, 1600-1914

By: David B. Ralston

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Importing the European Army

The Introduction of European Military Techniques and Institutions in the Extra-European World, 1600-1914

By: David B. Ralston

In a study that extends well beyond military history, David B. Ralston documents the ways in which five different countries—Russia, the Ottoman Empire, Egypt, China, and Japan—refashioned their armed forces along European lines during the three centuries after 1600. The appropriation of Western military institutions in countries outside of Europe was, Ralston argues, the major force driving these countries to adopt European administrative, economic, and cultural modes. Following the same format in his discussion of each country, Ralston makes this central theme in world history easily accessible to students while offering scholars a sophisticated understanding of the exact nature of the changes brought about by Europeanizing military reforms. David B. Ralston, associate professor of history at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is the author of The Army of the Republic.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226703193

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9780226703190

The Origins of the Crimean War

By: David M. Goldfrank

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The Origins of the Crimean War

By: David M. Goldfrank

The Crimean War (1853-56) between Russia, Turkey, Britain, France and the Kingdom of Sardinia was a diplomatically preventable conflict for influence over an unstable Near and Middle East. It could have broken out in any decade between Napoleon and Wilhelm II; equally, it need never have occurred. In this masterly study, based on massive archival research, David Goldfrank argues that the European diplomatic roots of the war stretch far beyond the `Eastern Question' itself, and shows how the domestic concerns of the participants contributed to the outbreak of hostilities.

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330

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Routledge

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1317872290

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9781317872290

Have Blue and the F-117A

Evolution of the "Stealth Fighter"

By: David C. Aronstein,Albert C. Piccirillo

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Have Blue and the F-117A

Evolution of the "Stealth Fighter"

By: David C. Aronstein,Albert C. Piccirillo

Have Blue and the F-117A: Evolution of the "Stealth Fighter" documents the history, observations, and lessons learned from the development and acquisition of the first very-low-observable combat aircraft. The book is a case study of the high-payoff, low-profile strike fighter development effort (code-named "Have Blue" and "Senior Trend"). In 1991, the aircraft played a key role in the air campaign against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. The book describes the clear vision, strong leadership and teamwork, rapid-response decision making, and keen focus on achieving an operational capability that marked the project. Also discussed are potential applications of the strategies used in the project to today's acquisition environment.

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332

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AIAA

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1563472457

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9781563472459

Interpreting the Middle East

Essential Themes

By: David Sorenson

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Interpreting the Middle East

Essential Themes

By: David Sorenson

Contemporary approaches to comparative studies of the Middle East increasingly recognize how globalization and regional mass communication have blurred differences across countries. Populations travel across national borders and compare narratives about political change, economic futures, and the role of the outside world in shaping their lives. Organized by five principal themes of a regional overview, politics, economic development, social context, and international issues, Interpreting the Middle East provides a vibrant introduction to the Middle East that is compatible with this regionalist perspective. Invited authorities contribute insightful and accessible original discussions of central headline-fresh issues such as the aftermath of the Iraq war, Iran's regional ambitions, developments in the Israeli'Palestinian conflict, and the global politics of Middle East oil, gender, and religion. Section introductions by the editor integrate the contributions, and suggested readings, a glossary, and a biographical list of key persons provide helpful guidance for readers.

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0429979339

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9780429979330

Interpreting the Middle East

By: David S. Sorenson

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Interpreting the Middle East

By: David S. Sorenson

Contemporary approaches to comparative studies of the Middle East increasingly recognize how globalization and regional mass communication have blurred differences across countries. Populations travel across national borders and compare narratives about political change, economic futures, and the role of the outside world in shaping their lives. Organized by five principal themes of a regional overview, politics, political economy, social contexts, and the international dimensions of Middle East issues, Interpreting the Middle East provides a vibrant introduction to the Middle East that is compatible with this regionalist perspective. Invited authorities contribute insightful and accessible original discussions of headline-fresh issues, including the aftermath of the Iraq war, Iran's regional ambitions, developments in the Israeli Palestinian conflict, and the global politics of Middle East oil, as well as the Islamic awakening, conflict in the Western Sahara, civil military relations, economic development, political change, and gender understandings. Section introductions by the editor integrate the contributions, and a glossary, biographical list of key persons, and chronology of significant events provide helpful guidance for readers.

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ReadHowYouWant.com

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1459600142

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9781459600140

Book's by David B. Ralston

Importing the European Army

Importing the European Army

The Origins of the Crimean War

The Origins of the Crimean War

Have Blue and the F-117A

Have Blue and the F-117A

Interpreting the Middle East

Interpreting the Middle East

Interpreting the Middle East

Interpreting the Middle East

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