Focusing on military strategy, this book analyzes the remarkable campaigns of Alexander the Great, extracting key lessons that remain relevant today. It delves into his innovative tactics and leadership qualities, providing insights into how his approaches can inform modern strategic thinking. The work emphasizes the enduring significance of Alexander's methods in the context of historical military studies.
Strategy and History Series
This series delves into the fascinating world of military history and strategic thinking. It explores key battles, tactics, and leaders that have shaped the course of human events. This is essential reading for anyone interested in how decisions on the battlefield reverberate through long-term historical outcomes. It offers profound insights into principles that remain relevant even in modern strategic thought.



War in Iraq
- 264 pages
- 10 hours of reading
This volume provides a collection of insightful essays on all phases of the Iraq War: both US-led major combat operations to defeat the Bae(tm)athist regime as well as efforts to reconstruct the country and defeat the insurgency. Written by leading scholars on the Iraq War, many of whom have practical first-hand experience of the war, the book includes a Conclusion by leading US strategic thinker Eliot Cohen. This is the first work on the Iraq War to incorporate an understanding of the Iraqi side of the war, based on a systematic analysis of captured Iraqi archives. War in Iraq will be of great interest to students of the Iraq War, small wars and insurgencies, international security and strategic studies in general.
The book examines the transformative potential of the Information Age on warfare, challenging prevalent theories in the Revolution in Military Affairs literature. David Lonsdale critically analyzes how advancements in information technology may alter the fundamental nature of war, providing an insightful exploration of the intersection between modern communication and military strategy. Through this investigation, the author seeks to clarify the implications of the Information Age for future conflicts.