The encyclopedia of war

This ground-breaking 5-volume reference is a comprehensive print and electronic resource covering the history of warfare from ancient times to the present day, across the entire globe. Arranged in A-Z format, the Encyclopedia provides an overview of the most important events, people, and terms assoc...

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Other Authors: Martel, Gordon
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chichester, UK Wiley-Blackwell 2012
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Summary:This ground-breaking 5-volume reference is a comprehensive print and electronic resource covering the history of warfare from ancient times to the present day, across the entire globe. Arranged in A-Z format, the Encyclopedia provides an overview of the most important events, people, and terms associated with warfare - from the Punic Wars to the Mongol conquest of China, and the War on Terror; from the Ottoman Sultan, Suleiman 'the Magnificent', to the Soviet Military Commander, Georgi Konstantinovich Zhukov; and from the crossbow to chemical warfare.
Physical Description:5 v. (cv, 2779 p.) ill., maps 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9781405190374 (hbk. : alk. paper)
140519037X (hbk. : alk. paper)