Winning Westeros : how Game of thrones explains modern military conflict /

"'Winning Westeros' brings together expert strategists to engage with one of the most popular television series of our time: 'Game of Thrones.' By applying geopolitical and leadership theory and asking the question of 'what if?' the minds behind 'Winning Weste...

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Other Authors: Brooks, Max (Editor), Amble, John (Editor), Cavanaugh, ML (Editor), Gates, Jaym (Editor), Stavridis, James (writer of foreword.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [Lincoln, Nebraska] : Potomac Books, an imprint of the University of Nebraska Press, [2019]
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Summary:"'Winning Westeros' brings together expert strategists to engage with one of the most popular television series of our time: 'Game of Thrones.' By applying geopolitical and leadership theory and asking the question of 'what if?' the minds behind 'Winning Westeros' draw connections between the fantasy world and military strategy. Comparing magic to emerging technology, tamable dragons to nuclear weapons, and swords to guns, 'Winning Westeros' explores how strategies in 'Game of Thrones' can be applied to real world politics"--
Item Description:Place of publication taken from publisher's website.
Physical Description:xi, 282 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781640122215
1640122214