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Synopsis:
This encyclopedic collection of more than 200 of the most decisive and important battles throughout world history gets a fresh interpretation by a noted military historian.
· Chronological organization of topics allows readers to quickly locate individual battles and place them within the larger continuum of history
· Numerous illustrations, drawings, maps, and photographs depict pivotal battles and make the book visually appealing
· Every essay dedicated to a specific battle has a bibliography of references for further reading
· A fact box at the top of each entry provides essential information and statistics in one easy-to-access location
Book Description:
While some may feel that "war is not the answer," conflicts of epic proportions do shape world history and influence much wider events. Indeed, these critical events of the past offer valuable lessons for our present and future, particularly as several wars with global significance continue around the world.
Title: Battles that Changed History: An ...
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: new