The Means to Kill
Essays on the Interdependence of War and Technology from Ancient Rome to the Age of Drones| By: | null |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers |
| Print ISBN: | 9780786497171 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781476622804 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Copyright: | 2016 |
| Format: | Page Fidelity |
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Throughout human history, technological innovation has functioned as a driver of civilization and inspired many people's belief in progress. When it comes to warfare, where technology is applied with a cruel and deadly logic, a nuanced view is needed. From siege engines to drones, innovation has often served a less enlightened aim: elimination of the enemy. This collection of new essays from specialists in military history examines the interdependence between war and technology from a number of regional perspectives.