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Historian Long's first book explores the impact of total war—when warfare is directed not only at soldiers but also at the economies and societies of the countries that are in conflict, aiming to undermine their ability and will to continue the fight. As Long discusses two centuries of total war strategy (from the Napoleonic wars and the American Civil War to World War II and late 20th-century conflicts in Vietnam and Bosnia), he demonstrates his thorough research on the topic through the extensive use of quotations and c...Log In or Sign Up to Read More