The Oxford History of Modern War
From 18th-century fortifications to nuclear submarines to  guerrilla combat,The Oxford Illustrated History of Modern Waris a thorough treatment of how warfare has evolved over the last three  centuries. The bulk of the book focuses on the 20th century, but it also  effectively shows how the past influences the present and may affect the  future. A well-chosen illustration on almost every page makes this an  exceedingly attractive volume. The list of contributors is heavily English  (what else would you expect from Oxford University Press?), and this  slightly colors (or, perhaps more accurately, "colours") some of their  interpretations--but certainly not in a bad way. Make some extra room  on your shelf for this one, right beside books byKarl  von ClausewitzandJohn  Keegan.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.