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Encyclopedia Of War
Gordon . Ed(S): Martel
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Description for Encyclopedia Of War
Hardback. 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. Editor(s): Martel, Gordon. Num Pages: 2912 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: GBC; HBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 282 x 203 x 207. Weight in Grams: 5618.
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.
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.
Individual entries range from 1,000 to 6,000 words with the longer, essay-style contributions giving a ... Read more
Learn more at www.encyclopediaofwar.com.
Selected by Choice as a 2013 Outstanding Academic Title
Recipient of a 2012 PROSE Award honorable mention
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
2912
Condition
New
Number of Pages
2944
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405190374
SKU
V9781405190374
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Ref
99-1
About Gordon . Ed(S): Martel
Gordon Martel is Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Northern British Columbia and Adjunct Professor at the University of Victoria. He has written widely on the history of modern war. Among his best-known books are Imperial Diplomacy (1985) and The Origins of the First World War (4th edition, 2008). He was one of the founding editors of the ... Read more
Reviews for Encyclopedia Of War
“Along the way he provides fascinating tidbits of history and culture. Recommended for academic collections, especially those focusing on current events.” (Reference Reviews, 26 July 2012) Named CHOICE Outstanding Title for 2012 “Simply put, no reference tool currently in publication covers the topic of war with comparable inclusiveness; engaging, well-informed scholarship; and up-to-date ... Read more