Books by Joseph T. (Stephenson Distinguished Professor of History Glatthaar

In American Military History: A Very Short Introduction, Joseph T. Glatthaar explores the relationship between America and its military from its origins in the thirteen colonies to today's ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

The American Military: A Concise History narrates the American military experience. It focuses on four recurring themes- citizen soldiers vs. the standing armed forces; military professionalism; mechanization and technology; and the limits of power-and illuminates the role of the American military in its past and how it is shaping current and future national security issues.