Keegan, John

Mask of Command: A Study of Generalship

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ISBN 13:
9781844137381
author:
Keegan, John
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Pimlico
language:
English
Publication Year:
2004
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
129 mm X 198 mm
Genre:
Warfare & Defence
Condition:
New
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£14.87

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The Mask of Command: A Study of Generalship By John Keegan This thought-provoking book challenges traditional views of generalship by exploring its cultural and historical context. Rather than focusing solely on individual character, Keegan argues that the role of the general is shaped by the societal ethos in which they operate. Through a series of portraits of four influential generals - Alexander the Great, Wellington, Ulysses S. Grant, and Hitler - Keegan demonstrates how heroism in warfare is closely tied to the political imperatives of the time. He also examines how the role of the general evolves with changing societal values. This book offers a nuanced understanding of the complexities of military leadership and its relationship to broader historical trends.

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