The mask of command : a study of generalship
Keegan, John, 1934-20121999
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John Keegan argues that generalship is a cultural activity. His study focuses on Alexander the Great, Wellington, Ulysses S. Grant and Hitler. His argument makes clear that in a nuclear age there is now no room for heroism.
Main title:
The mask of command : a study of generalship / John Keegan.
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Imprint:
London : Pimlico, 1999.
Collation:
366p., [16]p. of plates : ill., facsims., maps, ports. ; 22 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: London: Jonathan Cape, 1987.Includes bibliographical references (p. 353-358) and index.
ISBN:
9780712665261 (pbk)
Dewey class:
355.331092355.331
Local class:
355.331092
Language:
English
BRN:
1967247
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