{"product_id":"seven-myths-of-military-history-9781647920432","title":"Seven Myths of Military History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMyths about military history are perpetuated on students, readers, moviegoers, game players, and politicians through the misuse and ignorance of history. This book aims to promote awareness of how myths are created and how misleading ideas about a military problem can lead to misguided solutions. It is an ideal addition to military history and historical methodology courses and can be used in any course that teaches critical thinking skills. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 208 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 July 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive and thought-provoking book delves into seven detrimental myths that have been perpetuated throughout military history, impacting unsuspecting students, readers, moviegoers, game players, and politicians alike. By shedding light on the deceptive misuse and ignorance of history, as well as the misleading notions surrounding military challenges, such as asymmetric warfare, the book aims to raise awareness about the formation of myths and their potential consequences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is both scholarly and engaging, making it an invaluable addition to courses in military history and historical methodology. Moreover, its insights can be effectively applied in courses that focus on critical thinking skills, extending beyond the realm of history. With its broad appeal to students, this book offers a wealth of information and captivating narratives, covering a range of topics from the so-called \"Western Way of War\" to its counterpart myth, technological determinism. It also exposes the \"academic party game\" of once-faddish \"Military Revolutions.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy debunking these myths, the book encourages a deeper understanding of history and promotes a more informed approach to addressing military challenges. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to expand their knowledge and engage in meaningful discussions about the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 290g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 154 x 228 x 14 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781647920432\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44097326612730,"sku":"9781647920432","price":16.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1663944064954_book.jpg?v=1664015115","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/seven-myths-of-military-history-9781647920432","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}