JEREMY BLACK is Professor of History at the University of Exeter. His books include War and the World 1450-2000 and War in the New Century

'Useful overview with specialist chapters - ideal for undergraduates doing thematic essays on 19th century military policy and developments.' - Professor Martin Alexander, University of Wales, Aberystwyth '...right on the money and superbly crafted.' - Professor Stan Carpenter, US Naval War College, Newport, USA 'With this book, Professor Black continues his penchant for cutting-edge scholarship...[will] stimulate discussion and research.' - Dr. Stephen A. Bourque, Air and Space Power Journal

• Introduction; J.BlackEurope's Way of War 1815-1864; D.ShowalterEuropean Warfare 1864-1914; J.BlackThe First World War; S.TuckerThe European Civil War; F.J.Romero SalvadoThe Second World War; S.P.MackenzieColonial Wars; B.VandervortNaval Power and Warfare; L.SondhausThe Transformation of War in Europe 1945-2000; W.Chin.