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Title: An Autumn of War : What America Learned from September 11 and the War on Terrorism by Victor Hanson ISBN: 1-4000-3113-3 Publisher: Anchor Pub. Date: 13 August, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.03 (30 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Leading Military Historian Foretells Afghan War Outcome!
Comment: Dr. Hanson is one of the foremost military historians of our age and a classicist. These essays, written in the Fall of 2001, foretold the outcome of the rapid U.S victory in Afghanistan when most pundits were warning that that mountainous country has been the graveyard of empires and would be a quagmire for the U.S. The author's knowledge of world military history from ancient times, and his keen insight into human nature gleaned from an unsurpassed knowledge of classic literature, enabled him to exhibit amazing prescience of the rapid defeat of the Taliban. This, and Dr. Hanson's other books such as "Carnage and Culture" and "The Soul of Battle" are well worth reading, as are his continuing essays appearing in National Review Online, The Wall Street Journal, and other periodicals. Perhaps it is not only his erudition that makes the author so wise, for so many learned people were totally wrong in their comments during the aftermath of 9-11. Dr. Hanson grew up on a farm and continues to live on the California farm where he was born. Farmers have a reputation of being not only close to the earth but close to reality. Perhaps it is the combination of a surpassing knowledge of Western classics, military history, and wise practical experience that makes Dr. Hanson's insights and analysis so compelling. Even those who disagree with his views would have to admit his logic and the points he makes are eloquently stated. This book is influencing thought and action on the war on terrorism--The Washington Post in an October 1992 article on the influence of Vice President Cheney on the Bush administration stated that this book strongly influenced Cheney's thinking, and that Cheney was a powerful influence, among many competing voices, on the President's chosen course of action.
Rating: 5
Summary: Clarity, conviction and credibility
Comment: Hanson has emerged in my mind as one of the best political commentators since George Will. His phenomenal knowledge of the history of Western civilization and its military actions brings great breadth and depth to his observations of current affairs. His lifelong connection to the farmer's soil gives him a far more realistic and credible world view than the academic elite from which he frequently tries to distance himself (a remarkable feat for a Professor of Classics).
This book is a compilation of essays written during the three months after the September 2001 terrorist attacks. I fully expected that there would be dated material and some degree of redundancy, since they appeared originally in different venues. Neither fear was realized. His reliance on universal patterns of human behavior makes these commentaries even more relevant today, after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein, than they were at the time they were written. I could find no instance where his predictions about either Administration actions or military and political outcomes did not come to pass.
His writing style is very clear and flows easily. His frequent allusions to military battles over the past two millennia may leave some readers with a feeling that he is being pedantic. But his sense of humor and bluntly stated (often politically incorrect) opinions make the reader's experience a joy.
Rating: 5
Summary: His writings "ring true!"
Comment: Victor Davis Hanson combines the historical perspective of the scholar with the practical, down to earth experiences of the common man. [He's a classical historian and a farmer.] The result is a narrative that "rings true." His book helped me come to terms with what is happening in our world because I understand better the thinking and motivations of the players. He answers the questions - why is terrorism happening?, and why are we doing what we're doing to defeat it? He gave me a clearer understanding of the beliefs of the Islamic Fundamentalist Fascists, what is at stake for our society and why we need to protect and defend our way of life. He also reminded me of the goodness in our country - of the values including: integrity, moral courage, fairness, respect, responsibility, compassion which we hold dear. While our country isn't perfect, he again reminded me that there's no place else I would want to live. I shared his book with members of a book club I belong to, and one person said, "If the administration had made the case for defending ourselves like Mr. Hanson did, I would have had a greater understanding and appreciation for the actions our country has taken since 9/11." I purchased a second copy of this book so I could pass it around to book club members, church members and friends. It is truly an OUTSTANDING book!!!!!
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Title: Ripples of Battle : How Wars of the Past Still Determine How We Fight, How We Live, and How We Think by VICTOR HANSON ISBN: 0385504004 Publisher: Doubleday Pub. Date: 16 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $27.50 |
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Title: Carnage and Culture : Landmark Battles in the Rise to Western Power by Victor Hanson ISBN: 0385720386 Publisher: Anchor Pub. Date: 27 August, 2002 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: Mexifornia: A State of Becoming by Victor Davis Hanson ISBN: 1893554732 Publisher: Encounter Books Pub. Date: June, 2003 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title: The Soul of Battle : From Ancient Times to the Present Day, How Three Great Liberators VanquishedTyranny by Victor Davis Hanson ISBN: 0385720599 Publisher: Anchor Pub. Date: 17 April, 2001 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: Between War and Peace : Lessons from Afghanistan to Iraq by Victor Davis Hanson ISBN: 0812972732 Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks Pub. Date: 10 February, 2004 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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