First published over thirty years ago, "War in European History" is a brilliantly written overview of the changing ways in which war has been conducted in Europe, from the Nordic invasions to the present day. Much more than a simple military history, the book serves as a concise and insightful summary of the development of European society over the last millennium. From the Norsemen and the world of medieval knights to the industrialized mass warfare of the twentieth century, Michael Howard illuminates how war has shaped the history of the continent, its impact on social and political institutions, and how technological and social changes have, in turn, influenced the conduct of wars. This new edition includes a fully updated bibliography and a new concluding chapter that brings the history into the twenty-first century, including the invasion.