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Origins of Modern Wars Series

This series delves into the intricate origins of modern warfare, exploring the complex causes and historical contexts that ignited global conflicts. Each volume meticulously examines the pivotal moments and underlying forces that shaped the nature of war from the early 20th century onward. It offers insightful analyses of the political, social, and technological factors that led to the world's most significant clashes. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how military strategies and international relations evolved through turbulent eras.

The Origins of the American Civil War
The Origins of the Crimean War
The Origins of the Russo-Japanese War
The Origins of the Korean War
The Origins of the Second World War in Asia and the Pacific
The Origins of the Present Troubles in Northern Ireland

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  • The Origins of the Present Troubles in Northern Ireland

    • 216 pages
    • 8 hours of reading
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    Focusing on the British Army's involvement in the Northern Ireland conflict, this book explores its historical roots within the Anglo-Irish Troubles. It goes beyond military strategies and sectarian violence, examining the broader implications of how democratic nations respond to political violence and ethnic conflict. By situating the military intervention in a wider context, it offers insights into the challenges faced by states dealing with internal disorder over the past 25 years.

    The Origins of the Present Troubles in Northern Ireland

  • The Origins of the Second World War in Asia and the Pacific

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    Professor Iriye analyses the origins of the 1941 conflict against the background of international relations in the preceding decade in order to answer the key question: Why did Japan, which had not been able to defeat the isolated and divided forces of China, decide to go to war against so... číst celé

    The Origins of the Second World War in Asia and the Pacific

  • The Origins of the Korean War

    Second Edition

    • 302 pages
    • 11 hours of reading
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    The revised edition incorporates fresh scholarship stemming from the fall of the Soviet Union and newly accessible Chinese archives, significantly enhancing the analysis of the roles played by the Soviet Union, China, and Korea. Dr. Lowe has extensively updated his original work from 1986 to reflect these developments, offering a more comprehensive understanding of the historical context and dynamics involved.

    The Origins of the Korean War

  • The Origins of the Crimean War

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    Explores the "war guilt" issue, highlighting economic factors and the collapse of the Concert of Europe post-1848 as a backdrop for the Crimean War. It contends that the responsibility for the war rests with the individual leaders who had the power to avert it.

    The Origins of the Crimean War

  • The Origins of the American Civil War

    • 456 pages
    • 16 hours of reading
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    The book delves into the origins of the American Civil War, highlighting its significance as the bloodiest conflict of the nineteenth century. It explores the intertwining of ideology and self-interest, the destructiveness of weaponry, and the extensive mobilization of resources on both sides. Additionally, it emphasizes how the war's realities permeated American society, making it a precursor to modern warfare and establishing it as the first distinctly modern war. This comprehensive analysis is a significant addition to a renowned series.

    The Origins of the American Civil War

  • The Origins of the Arab Israeli Wars

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    This history gives a balanced and judicious introduction to the immensely complex and controversial subject of Arab-Israel conflice, weaving different strands of the story into a single coherent narrative, thus making it essential reading for all students studying conflict in the Middle East. číst celé

    The Origins of the Arab Israeli Wars