Étudier la guerre. Perspectives historiographiques et épistémologiques Volume 2

Since the mid-20th century, the study of war has been the site of a veritable historiographical revolution. The social sciences have broken with a military history focused on 'great battles' and the detailed description of such events. This three-volume work offers a synthesis of the major developments, concepts, debates, and current and future trends in research that has, since the 1950s, transformed military history into a comprehensive history of war. The contributions presented here shed new light on a major social phenomenon in the history of humanity, in a world today where war is still omnipresent. Through specific case studies and broad overviews, the authors propose a reflection on the history of war that combines the disciplines (history, art history, archaeology, law) into a journey that runs from prehistoric times to the 21st century.
The second volume delves into the heart of current research in military history to shed new light on the debates, sources, and methods that ensure its current dynamism.