This prolific English historian is a preeminent scholar of 18th-century British politics and international relations. His extensive body of work, comprising over one hundred books, offers profound insights into historical processes and their consequences. The author's approach is meticulously analytical, enabling readers to fully grasp the complexities of the era's events. His writings serve as an essential resource for anyone interested in this pivotal period of British history.
This book provides a global history of contemporary land warfare. Black argues that although it has always been critical to the outcome of conflicts worldwide, land warfare has become undervalued in comparison to air power in modern military thinking. Ultimately, he contends, there is no substitute for the control provided by boots on the ground.
Our bones are the silent witnesses to the lives we lead. Our stories are marbled into their marrow. Drawing upon her years of research and a wealth of remarkable experience, the world-renowned forensic anthropologist Dame Sue Black takes us on a journey of revelation. From skull to feet, via the face, spine, chest, arms, hands, pelvis and legs, she shows that each part of us has a tale to tell. What we eat, where we go, everything we do leaves a trace, a message that waits patiently for months, years, sometimes centuries, until a forensic anthropologist is called upon to decipher it. Some of this information is easily understood, some holds its secrets tight and needs scientific cajoling to be released. But by carefully piecing together the evidence, the facts of a life can be rebuilt. Limb by limb, case by case - some criminal, some historical, some unaccountably bizarre - Dame Sue Black reconstructs with intimate sensitivity and compassion the hidden stories in what we leave behind.
The Struggle for Mastery in North America, 1519-1871
The author, a Professor of History at the University of Exeter, has an extensive bibliography with over 100 titles, including the notable "War and Technology." He was honored with the Samuel Eliot Morison Prize by the Society for Military History in 2008, highlighting his significant contributions to the field of military history.
Innovatively linking World War I, the interwar years, and World War II, this text presents a comprehensive military history. It explores the causes of each conflict while comparing their continuities and differences. Jeremy Black meticulously assesses land, sea, and air warfare as distinct dimensions, providing a thorough examination of military strategies and developments throughout these pivotal periods.
Focusing on the pivotal years between 1731 and 1744, this book examines the intricacies of British foreign policy during a time of shifting alliances and rising tensions. It builds on Jeremy Black's earlier works by analyzing the decline of the Anglo-French alliance and the factors leading to the eventual declaration of war. Utilizing a variety of foreign and domestic sources, the study provides a detailed exploration of the political landscape, highlighting key events and decisions that shaped the era.
The short entries give facts on chief personalities, events, wars, political and social developments while the longer essays interpret the century. Includes a chronology, maps and charts showing world rulers at that time
This book provides an invaluable insight into the infant industry and its world. Informative and enlightening, it is also a tonic for those who think press intrusion and sensationalism are modern diseases!
Focusing on the evolution of naval warfare from the 1860s onward, the book offers a comprehensive analysis of strategy and conflict on a global scale. It examines the crucial interactions between technological advancements, geopolitical dynamics, and resource challenges, highlighting the contributions and roles of both major powers and lesser-known participants in naval engagements. Jeremy Black's insights provide a nuanced understanding of the complexities of maritime warfare throughout history.
Focusing on a pivotal era in international politics, this study offers an in-depth analysis of British foreign policy. It serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the characteristics of the British state during this time and its role in shaping international relations.
Focusing on the evolution of combined operations throughout history, the book offers a comprehensive analysis of amphibious and airborne warfare. It examines strategic, operational, and technical advancements, highlighting their potential and limitations from antiquity to the present. Jeremy Black presents a balanced perspective on how these military strategies have developed and their implications for future conflicts.