The Book of War: 25 Centuries of Great War Writing

Acclaimed military historian John Keegan€s anthology of war writing from 25 centuries of battle
 
In The Book of War, John Keegan marshals a formidable host of war writings to chronicle the evolution of Western warfare through the voice of the most eloquent participants€"from Thucydides€ classic account of ancient Greek phalanx warfare to a blow-by-blow description of ground fighting against the Iraqi troops in Kuwait during the Gulf War. Keegan gathers more than eighty selections, including Caesar€s Commentaries on the Roman invasion of Britain; the French Knight Jehan de Wavrin at the battle of Agincourt; Davy Crockett in the war against the Creek; Wellington€s dispatch on Waterloo; Hemingway after Caporetto; and Ernie Pyle at Normandy.

€œThe best military historian of our generation.€ €“Tom Clancy
 
€œA monumental piece of literary military history.€ €“Chicago Tribune

A brilliantly edited and comprehensive anthology."€"The New York Times Book Review.