Dictionary of Wars - Hardcover

Kohn, George C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0816065772 ISBN 13: 9780816065776

Publisher: Facts On File Inc, 2006

Synopsis

Dictionary of Wars, Third Edition contains detailed summaries of all notable wars from throughout history, spanning more than 4,000 years. Completely updated and expanded, this volume is an authoritative source on the global conflicts, civil wars, mutinies, punitive expeditions, undeclared wars, rebellions, and revolutions that have occurred throughout the world. This edition contains new and updated entries, new illustrations, and new front and back matter. Facts are presented in a lively and engaging manner, and the scope of the book is truly impressive. Approximately 1,850 entries are extensively cross-referenced to help readers find the information they want. This book deals exclusively and concisely with military information, often specifying political, social, economic, and cultural influences on military operations. New coverage includes: Battle of Granicus; Chechen Civil War of 1999-2002; Cote d'Ivoire Civil War of 2002; Fijian Rebellion of 2000; Guinea-Bissauan Civil War of 1998-99; Haitian Uprising of 2000; Indonesian War in Aceh; Macedonian Civil War of 2001; Nepalese Insurgency of 1996; Nigerian Uprisings of 1999; Palestinian Uprising of 2000; Solomon Islands Insurrection of 1999-2003; U.S. invasion of Afghanistan; U.S. invasion of Iraq; and Uzbekistan Uprising of 2005.

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Review

...a worthy and easy reference...Recommended. - The Book Report ""...an excellent resource for information on history in general and war in particular, written in a clear and flourish-free style...Well worth the expense when updating a reference or general interest collection."" - Library Journal

Edition details

• Publisher: Facts On File Inc
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0816065772
• ISBN 13: 9780816065776
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 704