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From Arrows to Algorithms : A Deep History of How Humanity Fights-and Where the Next Wars Will Be Fought - Michael A. North

From Arrows to Algorithms

A Deep History of How Humanity Fights-and Where the Next Wars Will Be Fought

By: Michael A. North

Hardcover | 15 October 2025

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War didn't just evolve-it adapted to the minds, machines, and moral codes of every era. From sharpened stones to AI in warfare, from Roman formations to cyber warfare history, the way we fight reveals everything about who we are-and where we're heading. This gripping exploration of the evolution of warfare traces how conflict transformed from tribal survival to digital domination, offering readers a panoramic view of how strategy, society, and technology have shaped the battlefield across time.

This is not a dry military chronicle. It's a guide to understanding the underlying systems of war-how ancient to modern war shifted power, changed cultures, and built (or broke) empires. With case studies ranging from Mongol cavalry tactics to space warfare protocols, and from Napoleonic conscription to algorithmic targeting, it decodes the machinery behind every major leap in combat-from swords to software.

Perfect for readers of history, strategy, political science, or current affairs, this book is for anyone who wants to understand the past to make sense of tomorrow's threats. Whether you're a curious generalist, a defense enthusiast, or a policy thinker, you'll come away with a clear mental map of military innovation timelines, strategic turning points, and what future wars may demand of all of us.

Gain insight into: -How cultures weaponize belief, ideology, and information; -What future wars will look like in a world shaped by drones, data, and decentralization; -Why global conflict analysis matters more than ever in a connected, fragile world;

This is the definitive guide to how humanity fights-and where the next battles will be fought.

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