The Means to Kill: Essays on the Interdependence of War and Technology from Ancient Rome to the Age of Drones

Throughout human history, technological innovation has functioned as a driver of civilization and inspired many people's belief in progress. When it comes to warfare, where technology is applied with a cruel and deadly logic, a nuanced view is needed. From siege engines to drones, innovation has often served a less enlightened aim: elimination of the enemy.

This collection of new essays from specialists in military history examines the interdependence between war and technology from a number of regional perspectives.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786497173
• ISBN13: 9780786497171
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher