Books by FPRI Scholars

The Cambridge Illustrated Atlas of Warfare: Renaissance to Revolution, 1492-1792

The three centuries following the discovery of the New World was a period of unprecedented global expansion, spearheaded by the lusty armies of the imperial European powers. This volume... Read more »

Decisive Force: The New American Way of War

The existence of a national style of warfare, an American Way of War, has been used to characterize fundamental elements of American military strategy. During his tenure as Chairman... Read more »

Maoist Insurgency Since Vietnam

This is an analysis of revolutions based on the Maoist Mode. These insurgencies failed, having been successfully contained by their governments. How did the world’s strongest power – America... Read more »

The Outbreak of the First World War: Strategic Planning, Crisis Decision Making, and Deterrence Failure

This study examines what led the leaders of Austria-Hungary and Germany to launch major military offensives at the beginning of the First World War. The focus is on understanding... Read more »