Invisible Armies An Epic History of Guerrilla Warfare from Ancient Times to the Present

The book Invisible Armies presents a completely original account of war, which shows that, far from being an exception, loosely organized guerrilla or guerilla warfare has been the dominant form of military conflict throughout history. Max Boot, a New York Times journalist and military historian, traces guerrilla warfare and terrorism from antiquity to the present, recounting nearly thirty centuries of unconventional warfare. With dramatic analysis of strategy and tactics as well as a wealth of unforgettable characters – from Italian nationalist Giuseppe Garibaldi to “Quiet American” Edward Landsdale – Invisible Armies is “a reminder to politicians and generals of the hard-won lessons of history.”