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Michael Howard

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Sir Michael Howard was a British military historian whose work examined war, strategy, and the development of modern Europe. He helped establish the Department of War Studies at King's College London in the early 1960s and later held senior academic positions, including the Chichele Professorship of Military History at Oxford. His books include The Franco-Prussian War and War in European History, which present military events within wider political and social contexts.

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What did Michael Howard have to do with King's College London's Department of War Studies?

Howard helped re-establish the Department of War Studies at King's College London during the 1960s. The department opened in its modern form in 1965 and became a major center for studying war, strategy, and international security.

What is War in European History by Michael Howard about?

War in European History, first published in 1976, surveys how warfare changed from the early modern period through the twentieth century. Howard links military change to politics, technology, state formation, and society.

What is The Causes of Wars about?

The Causes of Wars, published in 1983, examines why states and political communities go to war. Howard considers strategic calculations alongside nationalism, ideology, fear, and the pressures created by international systems.

Why is Michael Howard important in military history?

Howard broadened military history beyond battles and commanders to include institutions, societies, and political decisions. His work at Oxford and King's College London helped establish war studies as a major academic field.

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