The book, The Oxford Illustrated History Of Modern War, represents a comprehensive review of the techniques, technology and theory of warfare from the "military revolution" of the 17th century up through the present day.  It offers a thorough overview of military conflict over the last couple of centuries with fascinating "thematic" chapters covering air and sea warfare, combat experience, technology and even the role of opposition to warfare during this period of time.  Included in this book are the following: 1) 31 color plates; 2) Numerous black and white photographs and 3) Many explanatory tables, maps and charts.  This book is 354 pages.  The author is Charles Townshend.  Edition published in 1997.