ISBN10: 0195053591, ISBN13: 9780195053593, [publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford] Hardcover Hardcover. In this provocative book, Robert O'Connell examines the role and significance of weapons from the dawn of human history to the present, and the attempts of western civilization to come to terms with the grim results of its own inventiveness. This is not simply a history of the technology of weapons. It integrates the evolution of human society with the development of weapons and strategy into a single, coherent story. While primarily historical in his approach,O'Connell also draws upon anthropology, sociology, biology, and literature in his effort to explain certain recurring phenomena of warfare: the human need to dehumanize the enemy; arms races involvingweapons which have developed beyond the point of utility; or the ideal of heroism rendered obsolete by deadly new technologies. A provocative examination of the role and significance of weapons from the dawn of human history to the present, and the attempts of Western civilization to come to terms with the grim results of its own inventiveness. Not simply a history of the technology of weapons, this book integrates the evolution of human society with the development of weapons and strategy into a single, coherent story. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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Hardback. New. A provocative examination of the role and significance of weapons from the dawn of human history to the present, and the attempts of Western civilization to come to terms with the grim results of its own inventiveness. Not simply a history of the technology of weapons, this book integrates the evolution of human society with the development of weapons and strategy into a single, coherent story. ISBN 0195053591 9780195053593 [GB]

ISBN10: 0195053591, ISBN13: 9780195053593, [publisher: Oxford University Press] Hardcover
[Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1989]

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[Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1989]

Oxford University Press, Date: 1989-03-16. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1989. Oxford University Press ISBN 0195053591 9780195053593 [US]

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[North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1989]

ISBN10: 0195053591, ISBN13: 9780195053593, [publisher: New York, 1989,] Hardcover 367pp, photos, index, VG/VG. SIGNED BY OLIVER NORTH.
[Gettysburg, PA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1989]

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[Houston, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1989]

New York: Oxford University Press. Date: 1989. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. 0195053591 . Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. ; 9.30 X 6.10 X 1.40 inches; 384 pages . 1989. Oxford University Press ISBN 0195053591 9780195053593 [US]

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[OTTAWA, ON, Canada] [Publication Year: 1989]

New York Oxford University Press 1989 First edition. First printing [stated] Hardcover Good in good dust jacket. DJ has some wear and soiling. viii, [1], 367 p. Notes. Index. In this book, Robert O'Connell examines the role and significance of weapons from the dawn of human history to the present, and the attempts of Western civilization to come to terms with the results of its own inventiveness. It integrates the evolution of human society with the development of weapons and strategy. While primarily historical in his approach, O'Connell also draws upon anthropology, sociology, biology, and literature in his effort to explain certain recurring phenomena of warfare: the human need to dehumanize the enemy, arms races involving weapons which have developed beyond the point of utility, or the ideal of heroism rendered obsolete by deadly new technologies.

ISBN10: 0195053591, ISBN13: 9780195053593, [publisher: New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press] Hardcover First Edition Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 367 pages; Physical desc.: viii, 367p ; illus. 24cm. Notes: Includes notes and index. Subject: Military art and science - History - War - Military - General Military history - Nuclear weapons ; Chemical & biological weapons ; Warfare & defence ; History of specific subjects. Summary: In this provocative book, Robert O'Connell examines the role and significance of weapons from the dawn of human history to the present, and the attempts of western civilization to come to terms with the grim results of its own inventiveness. 1 Kg.
[New York, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1989]
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[Edgewood, NM, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1989]

ISBN10: 0195053591, ISBN13: 9780195053593, Hardcover First Edition Of Arms and Men by Robert L O'Connell. Published by Oxford University Press, New York, NY, 1989. 1st Edition. Hardbound. Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: V-Fine in Good DJ. 367 Pgs. ISBN 0195053591. LCCN 88-19526. A history of war, weapons, and aggression. Description text copyright 2000 BooksForComfort. Item ID 57.
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New York: Oxford University Press, Date: 1989. First edition. First printing [stated]. Hardcover. Good in good dust jacket. DJ has some wear and soiling.. viii, [1], 367 p. Notes. Index. In this book, Robert O'Connell examines the role and significance of weapons from the dawn of human history to the present, and the attempts of Western civilization to come to terms with the results of its own inventiveness. It integrates the evolution of human society with the development of weapons and strategy. While primarily historical in his approach, O'Connell also draws upon anthropology, sociology, biology, and literature in his effort to explain certain recurring phenomena of warfare: the human need to dehumanize the enemy, arms races involving weapons which have developed beyond the point of utility, or the ideal of heroism rendered obsolete by deadly new technologies. 1989. Oxford University Press ISBN 0195053591 9780195053593 [US]

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ISBN10: 0195053591, ISBN13: 9780195053593, [publisher: Oxford University Press March 1989] Hardcover
[Anacortes, WA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1989]

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[Amherst, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1989]

ISBN10: 0195053591, ISBN13: 9780195053593, [publisher: Oxford University Press, USA] Hardcover
[Houston, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1989]

New York: Oxford University Press, Date: 1989. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. First edition. Octavo. 367pp. Illustrated from black and white photographs. Boards very slightly bowed else about fine in a near fine price-clipped, age-toned dustwrapper with edge wear. A general history of weapons and war in Western culture. 1989. Oxford University Press ISBN 0195053591 US

New York: Oxford University Press, Date: 1989. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. First edition. Octavo. 367pp. Illustrated from black and white photographs. Boards very slightly bowed else about fine in a near fine price-clipped, age-toned dustwrapper with edge wear. A general history of weapons and war in Western culture. 1989. Oxford University Press ISBN 0195053591 9780195053593 [US]

ISBN10: 0195053591, ISBN13: 9780195053593, [publisher: Oxford University Press, New York] Hardcover First Edition First edition. Octavo. 367pp. Illustrated from black and white photographs. Boards very slightly bowed else about fine in a near fine price-clipped, age-toned dustwrapper with edge wear. A general history of weapons and war in Western culture.
[Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1989]
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ISBN10: 0195053591, ISBN13: 9780195053593, [publisher: Oxford University Press, New York] Hardcover First Edition First edition. Octavo. 367pp. Illustrated from black and white photographs. Boards very slightly bowed else about fine in a near fine price-clipped, age-toned dustwrapper with edge wear. A general history of weapons and war in Western culture.
[Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1989]
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Oxford University Press 1989 Hard cover Good in d/w History & Development of Warfare-General Examining the role and significance of weapons from the dawn of human history to the present, and the attempts of western civilization to come to terms with the grim results of its own inventiveness. This integrates the evolution of human society with the development of weapons and strategy, the author also draws upon anthropology, sociology, biology, and literature in his effort to explain certain recurring phenomena of warfare. UL-XXXXXX. 367pp illustrations.