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Title: 100 Years of Air Power and Aviation
Subtitle: Centennial of Flight Series
Author: Robin Higham
Narrator: Douglas R. Pratt
Format: Unabridged
Length: 22 hrs and 36 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-01-17
Publisher: University Press Audiobooks
Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes
Genres: History, World
Publisher's Summary:
In 100 Years of Air Power and Aviation, Robin Higham, regarded by many as the dean of aviation historians, presents a critical history of British, American, Soviet, German, Italian, French, Japanese, and Israeli aviation. He moves easily from theory to concrete example and back again, in the process discussing the social, economic, and political components of air power, the major wars and police actions in which aircraft have been employed, the composition of air forces, and the creation of aviation industries from the Wright brothers and the early pusher aircraft of World War I through Boeing's competition with Airbus and the development of the Eurofighter.
In this precise, interpretive, and informative volume, Higham looks at everything from the roots of strategic bombing and tactical air power, to the lessons learned and unlearned during the invasion of Ethiopia, the war in China, and the Spanish Civil War, as well as the problems posed by jet aircraft in Korea and the use of Patriot missiles in the Persian Gulf. He covers anti-guerrilla operations, doctrine, industrial activities and equipment, as well as the development of commercial airlines.
Higham synthesizes a hundred years of aviation and air power into sets of principles and lessons for future generations of airmen and politicians.
The book is published by Texas A&M University Press.
Critic Reviews:
"This revised, updated, and expanded edition incorporates the most recent scholarship into a complete and critical survey of aviation and air power in the 20th century and beyond." (Stephen l. McFarland, Auburn University)
"The depth, clarity, and intellectual richness of this opus is impressive." (Roger D. Launius)
Members Reviews:
The best overview of aviation history
An excellent book, considerably better than 99% of the books which provide an overview of airplanes and aviation. Noted historian and author Roger Launius' review goes into the details. It is far more than a recitation of names and numbers. Instead it provides an analysis of the key developments in each period.
I see used copies are available for less than $2 - get one!
Warning - this is large, coffee-table-book size. But it is not a book of glossy photos; it has plenty of detailed text.
A Superb Overview by the Dean of Aviation Historians
This is an outstanding work that should be on the shelf of everyone interested in the history of flight. Here are my reasons for recommending the work.
First, there has not been any genuine attempt to write a comprehensive overview of the history of air power since Robin Higham published his book, "Air Power: A Concise History" in 1972. This work, of course, is an expansion and updating of that earlier book. I believe it fulfills a real need in the historical literature because of its broad perspective, sweeping conclusions, and multinational character. Higham is at his best in synthesizing the interrelationships of air power from nation to nation and conflict to conflict. He is equally at home with American, European, and Asian aspects of the story.
Second, I believe that the author has effectively explored the evolution of the doctrine of air power and incorporated the seven major ingredients of air power into his discussion:
1. Strategic bombardment of enemy production facilities and marshalling yards (with both land- and sea-based aircraft and missiles).
