Historia de la guerra : Seiscientos años de enfrentamientos en Occidente (siglos XV-XXI)

War has played a pivotal role in history, making it difficult to identify any field of human activity that has not left its mark, to a greater or lesser degree. History is typically marked by the lust for power and wealth and by the inability of governments to resolve crises through negotiation, for, as Clausewitz suggested two centuries ago, war is the most blatant manifestation of the failure of politics. In this book, Fernando Puell de la Villa—a renowned military expert—offers a rigorous yet accessible analysis that traces the major military milestones of the last six centuries: from the tactical innovations that transformed empires to the battles that left a profound imprint on entire generations. He focuses, in particular, on the key role that Spain has played in many of these often-overlooked military advancements.