http://militarybookbuzz.com Wed, 07 May 2008 01:43:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   Buy Burma: The State of Myanmar   Author: David, I. Steinberg Book Description:  Long isolated by rigid military rule, Burma, or Myanmar, is one of the least known, significantly sized states in the world. Author David Steinberg sheds new light on this reclusive state by exploring issues of authority and legitimacy in its politics, ... http://militarybookbuzz.com/2008/05/06/burma-the-state-of-myanmar/   Buy Afghanistan: A Military History From Alexander The Great To The Fall Of The Taliban   About the Author: Stephen Tanner is a New York-based writer who specializes in military history. Book Description: This book is an excellent introduction to the "big" history of modern-day Afghanistan, providing an overview of empire building ... http://militarybookbuzz.com/2008/04/28/afghanistan-a-military-history-from-alexander-the-great-to-the-fall-of-the-taliban/ Buy The Tibet-China Conflict: History and Polemics About the Author:  Elliot Sperling is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Central Eurasian Studies at Indiana University, Bloomington. Book Description: The status of Tibet has been at the core of the Tibet-China conflict for all parties drawn into it over the past ... http://militarybookbuzz.com/2008/04/21/the-tibet-china-conflict-history-and-polemics/ Buy The Art of War by Sun Tzu - Special Edition Book Description:  This Special Edition of The Art of War by Sun Tzu presents this timeless classic in two forms: Section I contains the complete thirteen chapters of Sun Tzu's masterpiece in Chinese together with the English translation of Lionel ... http://militarybookbuzz.com/2008/04/14/the-art-of-war-by-sun-tzu/   Buy The Seven Military Classics of Ancient China, including The Art of War About the Author: Ralph D. Sawyer, one of America's leading scholars in Chinese warfare, has worked extensively with major intelligence and defense agencies. After studying at MIT and Harvard and a brief stint of university teaching, Sawyer has spent ... http://militarybookbuzz.com/2008/04/07/the-seven-military-classics-of-ancient-china-history-and-warfare/ Buy Out of Nowhere: A history of the Military Sniper (General Military) Author: Martin Pegler  Book Description:  From the American Revolution to World War Two, the history of the military combat marksman is one of indifference, unpreparedness and cost cutting. Despite the proven effectiveness of the rifleman in battle, the sniper in ... http://militarybookbuzz.com/2008/03/30/out-of-nowhere-a-history-of-the-military-sniper/ Buy Footprints Of Heroes Author: Robert Skimin Book Description Since 9/11, America has gained a new appreciation of its heroes, something that had been lost for many years due to the conflicted emotions produced by the Viet Nam War. What is a hero? In a media-saturated culture, which seems to venerate shallow celebrity ... http://militarybookbuzz.com/2008/03/24/54/ Buy Retribution: The Battle for Japan, 1944-45 Author:  Max Hastings   Book Description:  By the summer of 1944 it was clear that Japan’s defeat was inevitable, but how the drive to victory would be achieved remained to be seen. The ensuing drama—that ended in Japan’s utter devastation—was acted out across the vast stage ... http://militarybookbuzz.com/2008/03/16/52/ Buy Marine Sniper: 93 Confirmed Kills About the Author:  Charles Henderson is a veteran of more than 23 years in the United States Marine Corps, with a distinguished career spanning from Vietnam to the Gulf War, after which he retired as a Chief Warrant Officer. In addition to writing his own ... http://militarybookbuzz.com/2008/03/08/marine-sniper/ Buy To Be a Military Sniper Author: Gregory Mast  Book Description:  This book lays out the details of training and traits of character that make for success in one of the most challenging and mysterious jobs the military has to offer. Author Gregory Mast offers a clear and closely illustrated account of ... http://militarybookbuzz.com/2008/03/02/to-be-a-military-sniper/