The Means To Kill: Essays On The Interdependence Of War And Technology From Ancient Rome To The Age Of Drones

Throughout human history, technological innovation has functioned as a driver of civilization and inspired many people's belief in progress. When it comes to warfare, where technology is applied with a cruel and deadly logic, a nuanced view is needed. From siege engines to drones, innovation has often served a less enlightened aim: elimination of the enemy. This collection of new essays from specialists in military history examines the interdependence between war and technology from a number of regional perspectives.

• | Author: Gerrit Dworok, Frank Jacob
• | Publisher: Mcfarland
• | Publication Date: Dec 03, 2015
• | Number of Pages: 312 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0786497173
• | ISBN-13: 9780786497171