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Title: The Lords of War
Author: Correlli Barnett
ISBN: 978-178-159-0935
Publisher: Pen-and-Sword Books
Historians are noted for two things: their strong opinions
and the subjectivity of their work. Corelli Barnett’s book meets both of these
criteria. Each of the twenty leaders that he reviews is presented in a balanced
and insightful way. While necessity demands that their individual write-ups are
short, the chapters do provide the reader with enough thought provoking information
to spur additional interest. This book is not intended to present the reader
with definitive evaluations of the subjects but it is a great starting point. I
strongly recommend this book to both the aspiring military historian and the
casual reader.
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