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June 15, 2026

Book Review: The Boundaries of War: Local and Global Perspectives in Military History

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Military History |

Editors: Lee L. Brice and Timothy M. Roberts

| Reviewed by: Stephen G. Harlan, historian, 99th Readiness Division
 
The Boundaries of War: Local and Global Perspectives in Military History, edited by Lee L. Brice and Timothy M. Roberts, challenges traditional narratives by exploring how warfare is shaped by both local conditions and global forces. Through case studies ranging from ancient Rome to the World Wars, the book asks whether military history should be understood through regional uniqueness or broader transnational patterns. This thought-provoking collection redefines how we study conflict by bridging the gap between micro-level experiences and macro-level trends.
 

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Keywords: military history, strategic thinking, transnationalism, global perspectives, conflict studies