The History of War - From Ancient Greece Through the American Civil War (Unabridged)

What causes wars? How are they fought, and why do they ultimately end? Join West Point Chief of Military History Bryan Gibby to learn how factors such as politics, economics, ideology, geography, and technology have influenced military conflict. <br/> This 18-lecture audio course covers the evolution of warfare from its Mediterranean origins to the industrial-era wars that formed modern Europe and the United States. Rather than merely telling war stories, these lectures provoke critical thinking to help you understand the origins of war and its resolution. <br/> Your exploration begins with the ancient Greek and Roman wars of the Middle Ages and Renaissance and the ensuin…