War and Society in Europe, 1870-1970 by Brian Bond

War and Society in Europe, 1870-1970 by Brian Bond is an attempt to put the effects of war on society in context. It's a rather interesting book rather controversial in places. I agree with some things and not others. Bond seems to be trying to fine points of disagreement with "traditional" military historians. This is from a larger series of books on European history.

My biggest criticism is the series editor's introduction. Basically he says that if one is not interested in "war and society" then won is interested in "military history "which basically makes a person a right wing nut job. He could have made his point easily without ad hominem attacks.

Recommended with some caveats.

Is available through Abebooks.