This important new book deals with the changing nature of war in the post--Cold War era and the emergence of new forms of warfare in which warlords, mercenaries and terrorists play an increasingly important role.[...]
* This book is a major new account of the nature of empires, covering the history of empires from Ancient Rome to the present day. * Looks in detail at the question of whether the United States today should be considered as an empire - and, if so, how it differs from earlier empires like the Roman [...]