The Modern Mercenary

The Modern Mercenary
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 269
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ISBN-10 : 9780190621087
ISBN-13 : 0190621087
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Book Synopsis The Modern Mercenary by : Sean McFate

Download or read book The Modern Mercenary written by Sean McFate and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sean McFate lays bare the opaque world of private military contractors, explaining the economic structure of the industry and showing in detail how firms operate on the ground. As a former paratrooper and private military contractor, McFate provides an unparalleled perspective into the nuts and bolts of the industry, as well as a sobering prognosis for the future of war.


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