The Utility of Force: The Art of War in the Modern World
Smith, Rupert
ISBN 10: 0307265625 ISBN 13: 9780307265623
Published by Knopf, 2007
Used
Hardcover
From
World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 20 December 2007
This specific item is no longer available.
About this Item
Description:
Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00102524896
Synopsis:
A career British military officer offers a thought-provoking analysis of why we use military force to solve political problems, why victory on the battlefield does not solve the problems, and other important issues, while calling for a new approach that adapts the methods of warfare to each individual conflict. 35,000 first printing.
About the Author: General Rupert Smith spent forty years in the British Army and senior international command before retiring in 2002. He lives in London.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Utility of Force: The Art of War in the ...
Publisher: Knopf
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good