"Military Manners and Customs" by James Anson Farrer is a historical exploration of warfare's evolution, examining its moral and human dimensions. It highlights the development of military customs and laws, revealing the contrast between warfare's ideals and its harsh realities. The book starts by setting the stage with an overview of military customs, pointing out their moral implications, and introduces the idea of studying warfare's history and ethics through a modern framework. It looks into the laws of war like the treatment of prisoners, showing how savage practices often continued despite attempts to make things better, promising a dive into the difficult sides of warfare for those curious about military history and ethics.

Military Manners and Customs
By James Anson Farrer
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Explore the surprising history of warfare and its customs, where the line between honor and brutality is constantly blurred.
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About the AuthorJames Anson Farrer, best known as James A. Farrer was an English barrister and writer.
James Anson Farrer, best known as James A. Farrer was an English barrister and writer.
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