By Philip Bobbitt. From the Dust Jacket, “The Shield of Achilles is a classic inquiry into the nature of the State, its origin in war, and its drive for peace and legitimacy… The author paints a powerful portrait of the ever-changing interrelatedness of our world, and he uses his expertise in law and strategy to discern the paths that statehood will follow in the coming years and decades.
| Book Series | Historical |
| Item Length | 9.6 in |
| Original Language | English |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Item Height | 1.9 in |
| Features | Dust Jacket |
| Item Width | 6.6 in |
| Narrative Type | Nonfiction |
| Intended Audience | Adults |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Publication Year | 2002 |
| Author | Philip Bobbitt |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| Item Weight | 48.1 Oz |
| Number Of Pages | 960 Pages |
By Philip Bobbitt. From the Dust Jacket, “The Shield of Achilles is a classic inquiry into the nature of the State, its origin in war, and its drive for peace and legitimacy… The author paints a powerful portrait of the ever-changing interrelatedness of our world, and he uses his expertise in law and strategy to discern the paths that statehood will follow in the coming years and decades.