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Cette série plonge dans les origines complexes de la guerre moderne, explorant les causes complexes et les contextes historiques qui ont déclenché des conflits mondiaux. Chaque volume examine méticuleusement les moments décisifs et les forces sous-jacentes qui ont façonné la nature de la guerre à partir du début du XXe siècle. Il offre des analyses perspicaces des facteurs politiques, sociaux et technologiques qui ont conduit aux affrontements les plus importants du monde. Les lecteurs acquerront une compréhension plus profonde de la manière dont les stratégies militaires et les relations internationales ont évolué à travers des époques turbulentes.

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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    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.

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  • The Origins of the Korean War

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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.

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  • The Origins of the American Civil War

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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.

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  • 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

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