Bøger af Morgan Deane

Believers in the Book of Mormon contend it is an account of real people that existed in history. From Joseph Smith's plural marriage to Brigham Young's statements on race, as we study the complexity of history we develop a deeper appreciation for struggling leaders moving, sometimes imperfectly, through a tragic and fallen world. Morgan Deane, a professor of history and author of Ancient Warfare in the Book of Mormon, uses the best of modern scholarship and military history to mine indirect traces in the text to identify the complexity and ambiguity that we would expect from the actions of historical people. Extensive historical examples, including the campaigns of the Byzantine general Belisarius, "evil gangs" of Samurai, and purposeful manipulation of records by Chinese dynastic historians, combine with detailed analysis of subtle clues to provide additional insight into the militarization of the Nephites by their spiritual leaders, the futility of their battlefield victories, the deadly machinations even righteous rulers needed to gain and keep political power, the possibly unjust actions of Nephite rulers, the reconstruction of arguments used by Amalickiah, and Captain Moroni's innovative and winning tactics leading to rapacious taxation and insurgency to make a book that offers a unique reinterpretation of both heroes and villains. From Sinners to Saints: Reassessing the Book of Mormon is the first of its kind to fully reassess the narrative found in the Book of Mormon. During a time of increased militancy in foreign affairs and vitriolic domestic politics, the increasing economic and social costs of war, and the spread and acceptance of fake political narratives this text will revolutionize the way readers understand the Book of Mormon and help them apply its message for our day.

China often dominates the headlines in negative ways with carrier killing missiles, drone swarms, militarizing islands and new jet fighters. These fearful perceptions and click bait titles are often published without providing basics or background about geography, how to assess weapons, or the doctrine of Chinese and American forces. Dragon's Claws with Feet of Clay: A Primer on Modern Chinese Strategy overcomes those limitations. Using an intimate knowledge of Chinese history and military theory as well as current events, doctrine, and hardware being developed, military historian Morgan Deane explains foundational concepts such as technical capabilities and likely use for major weapon systems, the relationship between history and geography in East Asia, a discussion on likely Chinese strategy and implementation of Sun-Tzu's theories, and assessment of US counter measures, as well as the training of both US and Chinese forces. During a time of continued international tension this book is vital for developing a reasoned assessment of potential dangers and counter measures, most importantly the reader will be able to see through the scare mongering rhetoric of policy makers and politicians to offer their own measured opinion of current events.