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100 1 _aFarrer, James Anson,
_d1849-1925
245 1 0 _aMilitary Manners and Customs
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-01-09
505 0 _aThe laws of war -- Warfare in chivalrous times -- Naval warfare -- Military reprisals -- Military stratagems -- Barbarian warfare -- War and Christianity -- Curiositites of military discipline -- The limits of military duties.
508 _aProduced by Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Military Manners and Customs" by James Anson Farrer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the principles and evolution of military customs and laws throughout history, focusing specifically on their moral implications and human elements. It provides an insightful critique of the dichotomy between the ideals of warfare and the often brutal realities, examining how various militaristic practices have developed over time. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage by discussing the historical context and significance of military customs, emphasizing the moral and human aspects that are frequently overlooked. Farrer introduces the concept of 'Bellology,' which he suggests could serve as a modern framework for studying warfare's history and ethics. The opening portion looks into the laws of war, touching on various examples such as the prohibition of certain weapons and the treatment of prisoners, while highlighting the paradox that many brutal practices persisted even amidst attempts at reform. This foundational section promises a thorough analysis of warfare's evolution and its complexities, making it a compelling read for those interested in military history and ethics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMilitary art and science
653 _aWar
653 _aSoldiers
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44635
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