Imagining Future War: The West's Technological Revolution and Visions of Wars to Come, 1880–1914
West's Revolution Visions Wars Come: Imagining Future War examines how military professionals and educated civilians envisioned warfare amid technological change from 1880 to 1914. Antulio J. Echevarria II compares predictions about land, sea, undersea, and air warfare, including ideas associated with H.G. Wells and Ivan Bloch.
At a glance
- Compares military professionals' and educated civilians' visions of future warfare.
- Organized around warfare on land, at sea, undersea, and in the air.
- Discusses the forecasting roles of figures including H.G. Wells and Ivan Bloch.
- Explores why near-term tactical predictions and long-term forecasts differed.
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Pros
- The comparison between professional and civilian predictions gives the subject a clear analytical framework.
- Covers multiple domains of warfare within a concise 152-page volume.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Praeger |
|---|---|
| Publication date | April 30, 2007 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 152 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0275987256 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0275987251 |
| Weight listed | 13.6 ounces |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.14 x 0.37 x 9.21 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in military history, technological change, and how people predicted future warfare.
- Students or general readers seeking a comparative account of pre-1914 ideas about land, naval, undersea, and air warfare.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a broad history of warfare across periods beyond 1880–1914.
- Readers seeking a technical reference focused on present-day military systems.
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Frequently asked questions
What period does this book cover?
It examines visions of future warfare from 1880 to 1914.
Which kinds of warfare are discussed?
The book compares predictions about land, sea, undersea, and air warfare.
Does it compare military professionals with civilians?
Yes. The account contrasts military professionals' forecasts with those of educated amateurs and considers how their approaches differed.
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