The Means to Kill : Essays on the Interdependence of War and Technology from Ancient Rome to the Age of Drones, PDF eBook

The Means to Kill : Essays on the Interdependence of War and Technology from Ancient Rome to the Age of Drones PDF

Edited by Dworok Gerrit Dworok, Jacob Frank Jacob

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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.

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