Overview
From ancient Athens to modern Washington, DC, the demands of democracy have often come into conflict with the conditions of military execution. What happens when civilian or military dissent interferes with an administration’s leadership? Or when the right to elect new leaders in the middle of a conflict interrupts a long-term military or policy strategy? Several experts on military history examine these questions and more.Author Biography
Bruce S. Thornton is Emeritus Professor of Classics and Humanities at California State University–Fresno and a research fellow at the Hoover Institution.
