John A. Lynn

Will the real you please stand up!

Williamson Murray

Robert A. Doughty

Robert Doughty

Donald D. Horward

Mark Grimsley

Ira Gruber

Roy K. Flint

"Cold War competition and tensions caused numerous armed conflicts after World War II, but the threat of atomic and nuclear weapons shaped the conduct of those wars and ensured they remained limited. Because the existence of nuclear weapons created the possibility of a small crisis escalating into a vast nuclear exchange, the superpowers sought to deter their use."--Preface

Limited Warfare in the Nuclear Age

An accessible and comprehensive history of terrorism from ancient times to the present In the years since 9/11, there has been a massive surge in interest surrounding the study of terrorism. This volume applies distinguished military historian John Lynn’s lifetime of research and teaching experience to this difficult topic. As a form of violence that implies the threat of future violence, terrorism breeds insecurity, vulnerability, and a desire for retribution that has far-reaching consequences. Lynn distinguishes between the paralyzing effect of fear and the potentially dangerous and chaotic effects of moral outrage and righteous retaliation guiding counterterrorism efforts. In this accessible and comprehensive text, Lynn traces the evolution of terrorism over time, exposing its constants and contrasts. In doing so, he contextualizes this violence and argues that a knowledge of the history and nature of terrorism can temper its psychological effects, and can help us more accurately and carefully assess threats as well as develop informed and measured responses.

The Nature and History of Terrorism

Another Kind of War

Antoine Bourguilleau

Le terrorisme radical est une guerre, mais une autre forme de guerre. En s’attaquant à un nombre limité de personnes – faute de moyens –, les terroristes cherchent à exercer un impact psychologique sur une cible bien plus large – communautés, organisations ou nations. Pour John A. Lynn, dont la finesse d’analyse de l’histoire de la guerre est mondialement reconnue, le terrorisme est ainsi une forme de violence qui compte sur l’effet paralysant de la peur. Pour le comprendre, l’auteur retrace dans ce livre, aussi accessible qu’original, l’évolution du terrorisme depuis deux siècles, exposant ses constantes et ses contrastes, dans toutes ses composantes, du terrorisme d’État au terrorisme islamiste, en passant par le narcoterrorisme, le terrorisme ethno-nationaliste, le terrorisme marxiste ou encore celui pratiqué par les suprémacistes. Ce faisant, Lynn contextualise cette violence et fait valoir qu’une connaissance de son histoire permet d’en comprendre la nature, et donc d’aider à évaluer plus précisément les menaces afin d’élaborer des réponses éclairées. Traduit de l’anglais (États-Unis) par Antoine Bourguilleau.

Histoire et nature du terrorisme

Une autre guerre. Histoire et nature du terrorisme

Living in the Eye of the Storm

Warfare dominated the long reign of the `Sun-king', Louis XIV. For forty years from 1672, France was continuously at war and had one of the largest armies seen in the West since the fall of imperial Rome. The campaigns secured little territory, but almost bankrupted the country and the consequences for the French monarchy were dramatic - contributing to its eventual downfall. John Lynn examines the wars for evidence of a coherent strategic policy; he explores the operational logistics of the campaigns; and considers their significance for France's diplomatic, political, mililtary, administrative and institutional This is the first modern, comprehensive study in any language, and offers a vivid insight into 17th and 18th century statesmanship and warfare - reaching a climax with the defeat of France by Marlborough at Blenheim.

The Wars of Louis XIV 1667-1714

Mark H. Graeser

John W. Schoenheit

This book addresses what is probably the number one question most people have about God: If He is a loving God, why is there such rampant human suffering? This book shows biblically that God is not at all to blame, that the cause of all suffering is sin, and it shows whose sin. It shows why Jesus Christ is the fulcrum of history in this regard, and resolves the seemingly apparent contradiction between the nature of the Old Testament God and that of the New Testament God, which, of course are the same changeless God. The book exposes the myth that God is totally in control of all that happens (which would make Him responsible for it) and shows that He and His Son Jesus Christ are doing all they can to intervene in the realm of Satan's authority and help us. A chapter on faith shows what faith is and how it helps us to access the power of God. The book shows how God does test us for our benefit, though never by tragedy or affliction. It explains what the "chastening" of God is and why it has nothing to do with anything like punishing us. The redemptive value of the proper response to suffering is also discussed. Letting God speak for Himself and seeing the truth of His Word about the subject of evil, sin, and suffering will help you grow immensely in love for God and His Son, in faith for their promises, and in hope of the final victory that is ours, enabling you to live with joy and peace, even in a "war zone."

A Biblical Answer to the Problem of Evil, Sin, and Suffering

Don't Blame God!

John A. Lynn

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