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- Councils of war are typically held when matters of great importance must be decided, consensus must be reached with subordinates, or when the commanding officer is unsure of his position. The classic council of war includes a discussion and then a vote, often taken without the senior commander present to influence or intimidate the subordinates.
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- The Trojan War: A New History
- The War That Killed Achilles: The True Story of Homer’s Iliad and The Trojan War
- The Trojan War: Literature and Legends from The Bronze Age to The Present
- In Search of The Trojan War
- The History of The Mongol Conquests
- Culture and Conquest in Mongol Eurasia
- Genghis Khan and The Making of The Modern World
- The Taeping Rebellion in China
- What Remains: Coming to Terms with Civil War in 19th Century China
- The Civil Wars: A Military History of England, Scotland, and Ireland 1638-1660
Barry Strauss
The Trojan War: A New Historyis an excellent and scholarly take on the Trojan War as well as Homer’s accounting of it through the world-famous “Iliad.” In this new history, however, new archaeological evidence and historical findings lay dispute to some of Homer’s great accounts. What really happened here? A combination of history and scientific search combine to give just that answer.
Caroline Alexander
Few moments of opposition between commander and subordinate rival that of Achilles and Agamemnon. This is the story of that epic confrontation and the resulting return to the field by Achilles to reap sweet revenge. What were the consequences of this, and how was society ultimately affected by this conflict? Find out inside The War That Killed Achilles: The True Story of Homer’s Iliad and the Trojan War.
Diane P. Thompson
For those generally interested in the aligns of the Bronze Age and its infamous Trojan War, this impressive collection of works on these subjects is sure to please. From the ancient eyes of the time, to today’s great thinkers, these are the many accounts of these epic times. Additionally, a special and very rich, concluding focus is provided on the ancient city of Troy itself.
Michael Wood
Hector, Achilles, and Helen – for over 3000 years, these figures have graced the imaginations of popular culture and the historic realm alike. This piece by author Michael Wood seeks to explore the exact details of who these legendary people were in real-life. Also, explore what is now known as “The Mound of Troy” as researchers attempt to piece together the long-lost truth.
J. J. Saunders
The History of the Mongol Conquestsis the tale of a military and political movement never before or since seen. The Mongolian Conquests were to be feared by the enemy and held up by the Mongolian nation. This is the telling of those incredible conquests, the reasons behind them, and a very central character to it all – Genghis Khan.
Thomas T. Allsen
This is the latest installment from famed Mongol Empire historian Thomas T. Allsen. Here, we take a deep look at the cultural effects of Mongolian conquests at that time. The Mongolians were quite interested in the knowledge and ways of the kingdoms they conquered. The result was a mass exchange of Eurasian culture and information that leads straight to the premises of today.
Jack Weatherford
Genghis Khan was the single ruler that shaped a time period, continent, and people. This is so much so that the aligns of culture and civilization in the region today are still heavily influenced by this long-passed man and era. This piece dives into the story of this momentous leader and how his personal goals came to shape the world the rest of us live in today.
Lindesay Brine
This particular piece is coveted among scholars as a necessary and classic addition to the telling of the Taeping Rebellion of China. This is much to do with its close relation to the original artifact it’s meant to represent. As its title implies, we are taken on an in-depth accounting of this history-changing event in China. Learn the entire history of the rebellion here.
Tobie Meyer-Fong
The Taeping Rebellion cost millions of lives and has been dissected by historians, scholars, and other experts in many ways. Avoiding a classic telling of the conflict, author Tobie Meyer-Fong sets out to report on the individual element of survival during the war. How did the individual and the family live from day to day during the conflict? Discover the deepest, most dramatic grasps at survival during terrible times.
John Kenyon, Jane Ohlmeyer
This is a rather unique book about war in history. Here, we take a look to the many military conflicts that took place in Ireland, Scotland, and England from 1638 to 1660. It was a time of kings, life-dependent allegiances, exertions of political power, and lands for conquer. Richly illustrated and deeply researched, this blended history is a must.
The Bishops' Wars provide evidence of the King's handling of the instruments of government, in particular how he expected executive authority to manage the war (the Council of War), how royal leadership would be translated through the ranks (the army's chain of command), and how the materials of war were collected, distributed and maintained ...
Jul 7, 2020 · In Coalition Strategy and the End of the First World War, Meighen McCrae explores the role of the Supreme War Council as a coalition organ for inter-Allied strategic cooperation between 1917 and 1918.
Definition and fundamental principle. the art of war, independently of the parts which we have just succinctly explained, is composed yet, as has been seen above, of five principal branches: strategy, grand tactics, logistics, (la logistique) elementary tactics, (la tactique de detail,) and the art of the engineer.
Summary of the Art of War, or a New Analytical Compend of the Principle Combinations of Strategy, of Grand Tactics and of Military Policy. (this document)
Apr 23, 2010 · The Art of War is a meditation on military strategy commonly attributed to Chinese warrior Sun Tzu. Scholars remain divided as to who wrote the book and when.
