' No war can be conducted successfully without early & good intelligence, ' wrote Marlborough, & from the earliest times commanders have sought knowledge of the enemy, his strengths & weaknesses, his dispositions & intentions. But how much effect, in the 'real time' of a battle or a campaign, can this knowledge have? In this magisterial new study, which will fascinate readers of both military & more general history, the author of A History of Warfare goes to the heart of a series of important conflicts to develop a powerful argument about intelligence in war. From the Napoleonic Wars to the sophisticated electronic warfare of the twenty-first century, John Keegan finds linking themes which lead to a compelling conclusion. His narrative sweep is enthralling, whether portraying the dilemmas of Nelson seeking Napoleon's fleet, Stonewall Jackson in the American Civil War, Bletchley as it seeks to crack Ultra during the Battle of the Atlantic, the realities of the secret war in the Falklands or the polymorphous intelligence issues of the contemporary fight against terrorism. ...

' No war can be conducted successfully without early & good intelligence, ' wrote Marlborough, & from the earliest times commanders have sought knowledge of the enemy, his strengths & weaknesses, his dispositions & intentions. But how much effect, in the 'real time' of a battle or a campaign, can this knowledge have? In this magisterial new study, which will fascinate readers of both military & more general history, the author of A History of Warfare goes to the heart of a series of important conflicts to develop a powerful argument about intelligence in war. From the Napoleonic Wars to the sophisticated electronic warfare of the twenty-first century, John Keegan finds linking themes which lead to a compelling conclusion. His narrative sweep is enthralling, whether portraying the dilemmas of Nelson seeking Napoleon's fleet, Stonewall Jackson in the American Civil War, Bletchley as it seeks to crack Ultra during the Battle of the Atlantic, the realities of the secret war in the Falklands or the polymorphous intelligence issues of the contemporary fight against terrorism. ...

The need for high-quality leadership in all areas of business & organizational activity has never been greater. A myriad of inter-linked factors mean that styles of leadership that were appropriate in the past are now no longer working. (These factors include new technologies, more questioning attitudes to authority, the arrival of the 'virtual organization' with its network of contributors, & the unprecedently high expectations of customers & employees.) In Intelligent Leadership, Alan Hooper & John Potter look at how changes affect people in businesses & organizations, including through specific case studies
- & propose practical ways for leaders to provide effective leadership in a quickly changing & confusing work environment. The focus is on winning hearts & minds, on leadership as an emotional & psychological commitment to the people being led, & on the idea of emotional intelligence.
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The need for high-quality leadership in all areas of business & organizational activity has never been greater. A myriad of inter-linked factors mean that styles of leadership that were appropriate in the past are now no longer working. (These factors include new technologies, more questioning attitudes to authority, the arrival of the 'virtual organization' with its network of contributors, & the unprecedently high expectations of customers & employees.) In Intelligent Leadership, Alan Hooper & John Potter look at how changes affect people in businesses & organizations, including through specific case studies
- & propose practical ways for leaders to provide effective leadership in a quickly changing & confusing work environment. The focus is on winning hearts & minds, on leadership as an emotional & psychological commitment to the people being led, & on the idea of emotional intelligence.
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MIGHTY BATTLES! REVOLUTION! DEATH! WAR! (AND HIS SONS TERROR & PANIC, & DAUGHTER CLANCY)

The oldest & most inscrutable empire

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Mighty battles! Revolution! Death!
War! (and his sons Terror & Panic, & daughter Clancy)

The oldest & most inscrutable


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