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BOOK REVIEW Published in Journal of Strategic Studies (Ahead of Print, 2026)

New review of Making Makers, this time in the Journal of Strategic Studies, and from the estimable pen of Greg Kennedy.
It's a fascinating read and worth your time - read it at the link: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/QT4BR...

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Framing the First World War explores how perceptions shaped military decisions. On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6lqHGPVUv7NS0ykwvb4Xgt

Learn more: https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640560/

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Outrageous attempt to take Norfolk Island away from the division of bean! region.com.au/boundary-cha...

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Great to speak to the World War I podcast about Framing the FWW, check it out here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f... @draefox.bsky.social @mpmfinch.bsky.social @univpressofkansas.bsky.social

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Without doubt the most significant development of the last few days: BOFFINATION. Thanks for the kind words, @jfb1066.bsky.social very lucky to have worked with some wonderful authors on this @univpressofkansas.bsky.social @mpmfinch.bsky.social @draefox.bsky.social

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Framing the First World War: How Diverging Views Shaped a Global Conflict Published in First World War Studies (Ahead of Print, 2026)

My review of excellent new book ‘Framing the First World War’ edited by the dream team @draefox.bsky.social @dmorganowen.bsky.social and Michael Finch is now in @fwwsjournal.bsky.social
50 free eprints available here:
www.tandfonline.com/eprint/VRRIQ...

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Hurrah! Great to see - thank you @jfb1066.bsky.social

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Enjoyed talking about this project with @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social this week, have a listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/framing-the-... @draefox.bsky.social @mpmfinch.bsky.social @univpressofkansas.bsky.social

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We couldn't have said it better, Heather! Read more on Framing the First World War: How Divergent Views Shaped A Global Conflict here: kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640560/.

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Read more about the book Framing the First World War: How Divergent Views Shaped a Global Conflict edited by @mpmfinch.bsky.social, @draefox.bsky.social, and @dmorganowen.bsky.social here - kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640560/.

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Wise words.

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One does not simply build a dual carriageway to Scotland…

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I got book reviewed. Thanks v much to H-Diplo and to Nate!

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Any chance you’ll read it if he does?

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Stocking filler for the war history enthusiast in your life - come for the excellent cover, stay for outstanding chapters on everything from inter-theatre learning to maritime law and strategy to patriotic propaganda. Featuring chapters from @sdanisimova.bsky.social

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Get your copy of Framing the First World War today and receive 40% off with discount code: UPKHOLIDAY25 at checkout (kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640560/).

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Front cover of Framing the First World War which features cover art showing CRW Nevinson's Returning to the Trenches.

Front cover of Framing the First World War which features cover art showing CRW Nevinson's Returning to the Trenches.

Table of Contents pt 1 - see https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640560/ for full details

Table of Contents pt 1 - see https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640560/ for full details

Table of Contents pt 2 - see https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640560/ for full details

Table of Contents pt 2 - see https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640560/ for full details

Delighted to receive my copy of Framing the First World War, a great collection edited by @draefox.bsky.social @mpmfinch.bsky.social and @dmorganowen.bsky.social who have put together a broad range of original essays

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Unearthed in a second-hand bookshop in Mogo, NSW of all places…

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Nearly there now. Check out @draefox.bsky.social post for a discount code.

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Better make it a stottie in that case

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Nearly there now. Check out @draefox.bsky.social post for a discount code.

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Framing the First World War This innovative approach to the history of World War I looks at ways in which military actors saw and perceived war, and how that exerted a significant influ...

We are thrilled with the collection & are incredibly grateful to our contributors for their fantastic chapters, including @sdanisimova.bsky.social @vandawilcox.bsky.social @lmhalewood.bsky.social @yanikdag.bsky.social & more!

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Only a month 'til the publication of “Framing the First World War: How Divergent Views Shaped a Global Conflict”, edited by me, @mpmfinch.bsky.social & @dmorganowen.bsky.social!

US readers: get 30% discount (code: FRAMINGWWI) & free shipping if you order direct from @univpressofkansas.bsky.social

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Ping me your email Ross

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He said it better than me.

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I wrote review essay on The New Makers of Modern Strategy. You might find it it interesting

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Book Review: The New Makers of Modern Strategy: From the Ancient World to the Digital Age by Hal Brands - Michael P.M. Finch, 2025 journals-sagepub-com.ezproxy-b.deakin.edu.au/doi/full/10....

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Bellinger on Finch, 'Making Makers: The Past, the Present, and the Study of War' | H-Net Finch, Michael P. M.. Making Makers: The Past, the Present, and the Study of War. : Oxford University Press, 2024. 288 pp. $115.00 (cloth), ISBN 9780192867124. Reviewed by Vanya Eftimova Bellinger (US...

New review of Making Makers in H-War, courtesy of Vanya Bellinger: networks.h-net.org/group/review...

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