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# The Shaping of Grand Strategy: Policy, Diplomacy, and War

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    The Elusive Nature of Grand Strategy
  

*by T***N on Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2018*

I was attracted to this volume by the quality of the scholars and the topics listed in the table of contents. It does not disappoint. An introductory and concluding essay sandwich seven case studies of grand strategy in action. The editors' common contention is that our prevailing definitions and comprehension of grand strategy are strained and, when subjected to rigorous analysis, are found insufficient.  The seven case studies in this book support that contention even as the authors agree that the definition and usage need not be completely defenestrated. It is history, culture, and military theory rolled into one. Strategy cannot be considered out of its contexts. The chapters on Bismarck (Jones) and Truman (Gray) are especially refreshing. Although I suspect that this book would appeal to a narrow audience, it is written in an accessible they may appeal to a handful of non-scholars and defense professionals. Recommended with those reservations.

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    Outstanding (But This Is A Limited Review)
  

*by A***S on Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2013*

Note: This is a limited review because I purchased this book specifically for the interwar and WW II period, and do not comment here on the remainder of the book.This ensemble book consists of essays by six eminent historians well familiar with their subject matter.  My interest at this time is limited to the run up to WW II.  The chapter entitled "British Grand Strategy, 1933-1942" by Dr Williamson Murray is simply brilliant.Dr Murray has a rock-solid grasp of what grand strategy is, and the events, issues and British political leadership behaviors of the late interwar period.  Equally important, he writes clear and cogent prose--a gift not many university professors can claim.I particularly recommend reading this chapter to gain a quick and clear understanding of the brutal consequences of an ideological worldview that is unable to process obvious facts.  The dangers of spinning world events to meet your worldview are manifest, and history provides examples aplenty.Clearly essays of this length cannot possibly cover every aspect of grand strategy during the periods covered.  Nonetheless, this book--at least the British Grand Strategy chapter--provides a useful and insightful overview with enough detail to satisfy.  If you want to dive deeper, footnotes and references provide a wealth of resources for expanded study.Dr Murray is professor emeritus of history at Ohio State University and has served as the Harold Johnson Professor of Military History at the US Army War College in Carlyle, PA.  I have no connection to Dr Murray whatsoever, except as a reader and student of his writing.I'm less impressed with the chapter on early WW II American grand strategy development, but I'm sure many will find it useful.  Skimming the other chapters suggests their quality and clarity is similar to Dr Murray's chapter, but I have not studied them and cannot comment with assurance.

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    it's great source material if you really want to dig in ...
  

*by C***T on Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2017*

It's well written and informative. The excessive footnotes can bog you down. However, it's great source material if you really want to dig in to the various historical aspects.

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