Warrior Race: A History Of The British At War by Lawrence James (Little Brown, £25).
IN this timely book, Lawrence James, who studied history and English at York University, investigates the role played by war in the making of Britain.
Drawing on the latest historical and archaeological research, he charts the full reach of British military history: the physical and psychological impact of Roman military occupation; the monarchy's struggle for mastery of the British Isles; the civil wars of the 17th century; the total war experience of the 20th century; and, finally, he looks to the future.
Warrior Race is a compelling piece of historical narrative, being incisive, informative and accessible.
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