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In fiction, the spy is a glamorous figure whose secrets make or break peace, but, historically, has intelligence really been a vital step to military victories? In this breakthrough study, the preeminent war historian John Keegan goes to the heart of a series of important conflicts to develop a powerful argument about military intelligence.
In his characteristically wry and perceptive prose, Keegan offers us nothing short of a new history of war through the prism of intelligence. He brings to life the split-second decisions that went into waging war before the benefit of aerial surveillance and electronic communications. The English admiral Horatio Nelson was hot on the heels of Napoleon’s fleet in the Mediterranean and never knew it, while Stonewall Jackson was able to compensate for the Confederacy’s disadvantage in firearms and manpower with detailed maps of the Appalachians. In the past century, espionage and decryption have changed the face of battle: the Japanese surprise attack at the Battle of the Midway was thwarted by an early warning. Timely information, however, is only the beginning of the surprising and disturbing aspects of decisions that are made in war, where brute force is often more critical.
Intelligence in War is a thought-provoking work that ranks among John Keegan’s finest achievements.
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Keegan's newest.......2007-10-15
John Keegan has been writing books like this for years now, and he's built a reputation as the foremost historian in the world at the current time. He tends, for the most part, to write thematic history, rather than narratives, and they tend to have a point rather than recount a series of events. The current book is a study of the uses of intelligence in warfare. Keegan's typical style is to recount a series of episodes, using them to illustrate the various aspects of the subject he's discussing. In this instance he starts with Nelson's epic search for the French fleet in the Med during the 1798 campaign that led to the Battle of the Nile.
From there he works through Jackson in the Valley, Spee in the Pacific at the start of World War I, and then a group of episodes from the Second World War. The episodes work to build Keegan's central thesis, which is that while intelligence is important in warfare, it's not *the* central important feature of warfare that some think it. At times, firepower, overwhelming combat power, even tactical prowess, can cancel superior intelligence, even completely overwhelm it.
Keegan is one of those writers who tries things, not always successfully. Failure or success, he tries interesting things. In this instance, his attempt is mostly successful, more than in the History of Warfare, for instance. His whole point, which I stated above, is well-made, and the episodes he recounts reinforce the central thesis of the book. I enjoyed this book. Frankly I wouldn't recommend it for those who aren't specialists, but I would recommend it for those who are interested in military history or the current struggles with Al Qaeda.
Some Interesting Thoughts, Some Errors.......2007-10-11
John Keegan herein presents six case studies of the effect of intelligence on war, and makes the very good point that intelligence is unable to accomplish anything unless linked to sufficient, well-used force.
This is all very good, but I have to caution potential buyers: I know enough to partially evaluate one chapter, number five on Crete and Enigma. In it, Keegan displays such complete misunderstanding of cryptography that literally nothing he says on the subject can be trusted (he thinks the Caesar cipher, the world's simplest substitution system, is a transposition!). This leaves me wondering if the information I can't evaluate is similarly wrong.
Worth reading, but probably not worth buying new.
A candid study that takes the reader through a compendium of military campaigns........2007-02-07
John Keegan's Intelligence in War: Knowledge of the Enemy from Napoleon to Al-Qaeda is a must read, based on case studies, for anyone seriously interested in the relationship of intelligence to war-fighting. Strategic, operational, and tactical manifestations are considered.
* Muslim fundamentalism is profoundly unintellectual; it is, by that token, opposed to everything the West understands by the idea of "intelligence." The challenge to the West's intelligence services is to find a way into the fundamentalist mind and to overcome it from within. P 319.
* The challenge will cast the agencies back onto methods which have come to appear outdated, even primitive, in the age of satellite surveillance and computer decryption ...far superior to any holder of a Ph.D. in higher mathematics ...better adapted to the future world of espionage than any graduate student in regional studies. Pp 317-318.
Distinct by impressive research, this progressive study debunks the myths heralded by modern pundits as to the "fix-all" reliance associated with intelligence, clearly articulates both its uses and limitations, and the nexus between intelligence and its customer/s.
* Results in war, in the last resort, are of body, not mind; of physical force, not plans or intelligence. P 219.
* The outcome of the Atlantic battle, seen in perspective, suggests that intelligence, as in so many other operational circumstances, was, though significant, secondary to the age-old business of fighting the issue out. P 256.
* Allied bombing not only wrought terrible devastation on German homes and factories, and on German's cultural heritage, and terrible disruption as well as termination of ordinary Germans' everyday lives; it also directly attacked Hitler's and his Nazi party's claim to be the protectors of the German people. P 262.
While the majority of case studies are maritime oriented, this is a masterful book that will appeal to students, scholars, policymakers, and lay readers alike. I recommend that it be read in conjunction with Admiral McRaven's SPEC OPS for full effect.
Good Solid Book. .......2006-12-12
Mr Keegan makes a good case that military intelligence can be "a" factor that can help decide battles, but it is never, or rarely "the" factor that decides the outcome. He argues that exercise of force and the ability to physically outfight the enemy is how battles are won. On the surface, this may sound like a slight to the global intelligence community, but that is not how I perceive his argument. He makes use of several case studies from some well known operations, such as Jackson's Shenendoah Valley Campaign and the Battle of Midway, among others. Through these cases he demonstrates that intelligence plays a valuable role, but in the end, it cannot, "destroy or deflect or damage or even defy an offensive initiative by an enemy unless the possession of knowledge is allied to objective force." Though it is tempting to defend the argument in this space, you would be better served by reading the book, and making your own decisions. I gave the book 4 stars because, while I am on board with the argument he lays out, he does seem to overly verbose at times, with a tendency to go on related but unneccessary tangents.
Exciting intelligence.......2006-11-06
Keegan presents vignettes of several events illustrating the role of intelligence in the conduct of war. These include Nelson's pursuit of Napoleon, the naval battles of Graf von Spee at Coronel and the Falklands, the German invasion of Crete, and others. The writing is fast moving, yet detailed around critical points. The abridgement is fairly transparent to the listener. As an audiobook it works well and can be listened to like a novel, at least by lovers of history.
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11 cassettes - 90 minutes each - unabridged edition
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In fiction, the spy is a glamorous figure whose secrets make or break peace, but, historically, has intelligence really been a vital step to military victories? In this breakthrough study, the preeminent war historian John Keegan goes to the heart of a series of important conflicts to develop a powerful argument about military intelligence.
In his characteristically wry and perceptive prose, Keegan offers us nothing short of a new history of war through the prism of intelligence. He brings to life the split-second decisions that went into waging war before the benefit of aerial surveillance and electronic communications. The English admiral Horatio Nelson was hot on the heels of Napoleon's fleet in the Mediterranean and never knew it, while Stonewall Jackson was able to compensate for the Confederacy's disadvantage in firearms and manpower with detailed maps of the Appalachians. In the past century, espionage and decryption have changed the face of battle: the Japanese surprise attack at the Battle of the Midway was thwarted by an early warning. Timely information, however, is only the beginning of the surprising and disturbing aspects of decisions that are made in war, where brute force is often more critical.
Intelligence in War is a thought-provoking work that ranks among John Keegan's finest achievements.
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Title: Knowledge as power.(Intelligence in War: Knowledge of the Enemy from Napoleon to al-Qaeda)(Book Review)
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This brief version of the comprehensive edition of WESTERN CIVILIZATION retains all of the best-selling features of the larger book in a condensed format. Three versions are available: Comprehensive (Chapters 1-29), Volume I: To 1715 (Chapters 1-15), and Volume II: Since 1500 (Chapters 13-29).
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good book.......2000-08-06
this is a good introductory book for western civilization. if u r new to the field of western civilization, then read this book before any more advanced or complicated books...
Western Civilization: A Brief History.......2000-06-15
I used Spielvogel's _Western Civilization: A Brief History_ when teaching a Humanities I course. _A Brief History_ is a shorter, paperback adaptation of Spielvogel's longer _Western Civilization_. Of the Western Civ texts I've used before (including the longer version of Spielvogel, I thought _A Brief History_ was the most successful. Spielvogel did a good job of choosing the most important historical events and cultural developments to include in his shorter version, at least those most likely to be included in a Western Civ course. Important information is clear both from subheadings and from the text itself, and short samples of primary texts that give students a taste of the past are included. Students also seemed to enjoy reading the _Brief History_ more other Western Civ texts I've taught. Women's history is well-represented. Only caveat: Because the text is a shorter version, not much of Asian, African, or Indian history is included.
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Written in an easy-to-read, narrative format, this volume provides the most comprehensive coverage of North American Indians from earliest evidence through 1990. It shows Indians as "a people with history" and not as primitives, covering current ideological issues and political situations including treaty rights, sovereignty, and repatriation. A must-read for anyone interested in North American Indian history.
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Very Dry.......2006-11-11
I purchased this book for an anthropology class and had to read selected chapters. I found this book to be extremely dry and difficult to read. Even my professor was disappointed with it.
Check This Out.......2003-12-29
Recently I took an class on Native American history which used this as the textbook. Its a decent book for getting an introduction to the Nations of North America though it doesn't always go into as much detail as it could, and it tends to only focus on major events. So its nice for getting a broad picture, but not for focusing in on the finer details. As with most books on the subject, things are arranged by "culture groups" or "regions" though the opening chapter is focused on the early history, archaeology, paleo-Indians and a history of anthropology in the Americas.
From there it goes on to the Nation-states of Mexico, the Greater Southwest, the Southeast, the Northeast, the Prarie-Plains, California and the Rockies, the Pacific Northwest and the Arctic/Subarctic. Each region opens with a timeline, showing major events and focuses in on history from the archaeic periods to the modern era with a look at specific Nations thrown in. These are peppered with photographs, illustrations, maps and accounts from Native peoples themselves or looks at specific topics like Sequoyah, the Ghost Dance or peace treaties. Obviously some of these chapters are a little pressed, such as the Southwest which focuses on the ancient Hohokam, Mogollan and Anasazi civilizations alongside the Pueblos, Yumans, Yaqui, Tohono O'odham and Athapaskans (Navajo and Apache); all greatly different from one another despite living in the same "cultural area". Conversely, the chapter on the Southeast flowed more or less seemlessly through the archaeic period to the Mound Builder civilizations to the Five Civilized Nations and the Powhatan Confederacy of historic times. Closing out each chapter is a list of recommended further readings on the subject, going into further depth. I recognized some of the titles and must admit that the list is quite good.
After that it focuses in on the modern American Indian community in the United States and Canada, covering basically the whole 20th century. This is a really nice chapter, but the fact that its so small and has so much to cover really kind of irked me. Yes, I do think it was important of them to stress the pan-Indian awareness that has arisen recently, and yes the First Nations face many similar situations everywhere from the Black Hills to Nunavat to the Navajo Nation, but still each part of this continent is different and there is so much diversity that its hard to really make any general blanket statements. Even about the last 100 years. It then closes out with a short chapter on anthropology and the American Indian. This is an interesting chapter, examining things such as the languages of North America, but again a bit too short. All in all though I would have to say this was an excellent introductary text and certainly worthwhile for understanding North Americn history. Just not the best thing for particular Nations.
Interesting Account of Native American Indians.......2001-01-30
This is an extremely thorough account of different American Indian tribes. This is a must have for anyone interested or studying anthropology or Native American studies. Every chapter centers on a different geographical location and the different tribes in those areas. I recommend this highly.
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World History, Comprehensive Edition (with Migrations CD-ROM and InfoTrac )
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As a global text, Upshur's WORLD HISTORY examines world civilizations in a comparative context. Students learn to recognize and analyze trends and interconnections across history and civilizations.
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This comprehensive introduction to world civilizations covers individual civilizations such as China, India, and Europe, and provides points of comparison between and among these civilizations. It provides breadth and accessibility and contains a wealth of primary source documents, beautiful 4-color maps, and many useful supplements.
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FANTASTIC TEXTBOOK!.......2006-09-07
This book is written in a very engaging manner by a pair who clearly love history and know what they're talking about. They cover the most important material, with quite a bit of detail, but it's not overwhelming. The book is well laid out visually, making it easy to read. The source material they include is fascinating. This is the best world history textbook I've found. I would recommend it to students from high school through college, or to anyone wanting to learn history for pleasure.
Better than other History books I've had to read.......2006-06-01
This book was a required selection for a class that I am taking. I had read the negative reviews here on amazon.com and was very biased about reading it. But once I did, I found out how wrong they are. I have really enjoyed this book and it is well made and beautifully put together. I would suggest making your own opinions though. History doesn't have to be "boring"; it's up to you to decide for yourself how to interpret the information.
My review below this one is NOT for this text book!.......2002-09-07
This review was mistakenly placed upon this text by myself, it is not for this text!
This Review is meant for the text book: "World History Since 1500, Volume II by William J. Duiker, Jackson J. Speilvogel".
I hearby retract this review as of 09/06/02 for "World History text by William J. Duiker, Jackson J. Spielvogel".
A student in Georgia who used this book........2002-08-20
This book manages to confuse-the-heck out of the reader by its poorly executed editing and lackluster written content.Its many examples of contradicting content, the obvious failure of the many contributors in correlating their facts, along with the poor editing, contribute to its confusion and overall boredom. This text should be pulled from use and publication! Rated it two stars only because the chapter on WWII was darn good (the only part in the book that made sense, and yes, I read the whole book).
Pity the poor individual who is forced into using this extremely bad example of a history text book. Beware.
From a student forced to use this..........2002-02-13
Until this year, when I had to use this textbook, I LOVED history. It was my favorite subject next to English, and I often bought my book home to read it for fun. I especially enjoyed American history and selected parts of European history, specifically the English, French, German...
However, when I received this book this year, I was stunned. Not only was it extremely heavy and hurt my back from carrying it every day, but it was DULL. He somehow managed to make history tedious. When we had to take notes on a section, one would literally have to copy every sentence. There may have been a lot of information [believe me, there is!], but it was not presented in an interesting manner at all. Maybe for someone who dislikes history it won't be so bad, but it drove me mad.
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This text will appeal to instructors who want a brief, balanced text that integrates the social as well as political history of western civilization. The many historical documents and statistical tables incorporated into the text enhance the discussion of everyday life among rich and poor and men and women, and children through all periods of European history. As they learn about kingdoms, intellectual movements, and the fine arts, students will also discover much about famous and ordinary people, their family life, sexuality, life expectancy, and daily concerns.
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Named for the Hellenic hero who explored the world's most distant reaches, Perseus is the award-winning digital resource that is revolutionizing the study of ancient Greece. Now available for the first time for PCs and Windows-based computers, Perseus continues to expand the ways in which ancient Greek literature, history, art, and archaeology can be examined.
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Unless You Can Program Yourself: STAY AWAY.......2007-02-21
Kreutzer's review was very helpful. unfortunately, I bought the stupid cd anyway. it's worthless. I only bought it for the quick morphological analysis. the software displays SGreek, but it won't use it for morphological analysis (yes, I was using the proper accents - I noticed the chicago and german mirror PP sites were fussy about that as well). why is this a problem for me? well...because I don't know the keystrokes for Athenian, the default font. it's not a complete loss. I can still cut 'n' paste Greek words from any text that is in the collection, and the morphological analysis tool works properly then. but $160 is a heck of a lot of money to waste on such user-unfriendly software. I'm using the "platform independent" version. I'm sure there's a map for that stupid Athenian font somewhere. I just have to find the stupid thing and hope it works w/o the programming tricks Kreutzer mentions (that're beyond my computing skills).
Disappointing, given the price.......2006-03-25
I am a classical student. I use Perseus Online almost daily. I decided to buy the CD version, because I am moving to an apartment without Internet connection. I bought the Perseus 2.0 CD Concise Edition for 165$ (including shipping + taxes) from the official Yale website. (The Concise Edition is the Comprehensive Edition without 3CDs of images. If your work focuses on texts, there is no need to buy that expensive Comprehensive Edition.) I am happy with the CD, but there are many disappointments: 1) There are no Latin resources on the CD. The texts and the linguistic tools are Greek only. Furthermore, the Greek texts are without commentaries. The Greek dictionary is the Intermediate Liddell-Scott, and not the complete Liddell-Scott-Jones. 2) The Morphological Analysis tool requires you to type the precise accents and diacritical marks. What is worse, the Perseus CD does not use Unicode, but a GreekKeys font. Therefore, you cannot use the Greek Polytonic keyboard to type. In order to type Greek accents, the help file says to buy (!) the GreekKeys program. However, the GreekKeys website states that their Windows version is not supported and not for sale since 1999, because everyone nowadays uses Unicode. I sent an email to Yale support and never received response. I decided to solve the problem myself by editing the source code of Perseus. Modify the following three lines in the file MORPH.TCL, so as to make the Morphological Analysis tool accept latin input:
set form [$::perseus::greek2beta convert [$w.form get]]
set form [$w.form get]
$w.form insert end [$::perseus::beta2greek convert $form]
$w.form insert end $form
entry $w.form -font [pfont greek]
entry $w.form -font [pfont large]
The only advantages of the Perseus CD versus the online version are faster display and advanced text search; for instance, you can search words in proximity of others. (Final note: During the installation, once you have run Fonts.EXE, you have to open the Windows Fonts folder, so that the new fonts are recognized. This is not in the installation instructions but without it, Perseus will not display the Greek text correctly.)
Multimedia as serious reserch tool.......2001-03-09
Perseus is represents a major innovation in how to access information about the classical world. A collaborative effort developed by specialists who have taken pains to present vast stores of information usually only available in major museums or research libraries is now are accessible to any enterprising novice student. The heart of the Comprehensive Edition is the huge picture archive especially of sculpture and illustrated pottery that makes close study of visual and textual sources. The Concise Edition provides the full textual and interactive resources but only provides thumbnails of the picture library this can inhibit serious study of the visual record. This work is an indispensable tool for any serious study of Classic Greek culture and history. The variety of approaches to linking the content makes Perseus an effective interactive teaching tool. And research resource that exhibits the fuller potential of multimedia.
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