This selection of the 50 most consequential wars, compiled by award-winning military historian Spencer C. Tucker, presents each conflict and discusses its causes, its course, and its significance in world history.
This reference work, of the 50 most consequential wars, presents each conflict in chronological order and discusses its causes, its course, and its significance in world history. It examines the types of weapons systems employed and their effects in the field; the roles played b…
"For hundreds of years, wars have played a determining role in history and have decided the rise and fall of civilizations. Many believe that understanding the causes and consequences of warfare may move humankind towards world peace. This selection of the 50 most consequential …
This concise history of war examines non-western as well as western traditions. The history of war is inextricably bound to the history of the world. Through an exploration of 'world-scale' issues of warfare, presented chronologically, the author illustrates this fact while offe…
In this concise history of war, Jeremy Black ranges widely, giving due attention to non-western as well as western traditions. The history of war is inextricably bound to the history of the world. Through a detailed exploration of 'world-scale' issues of warfare, presented withi…
In this concise history of war, Jeremy Black ranges widely, giving due attention to non-western as well as western traditions. The history of war is inextricably bound to the history of the world. Through a detailed exploration of 'world-scale' issues of warfare, presented withi…
The insights, discoveries and theories of great geographers and geopolitical thinkers of the past look back at critical pivotal events in history and then look forward at the evolving global scene.
The insights, discoveries and theories of great geographers and geopolitical thinkers of the past look back at critical pivotal events in history and then look forward at the evolving global scene.
The insights, discoveries and theories of great geographers and geopolitical thinkers of the past look back at critical pivotal events in history and then look forward at the evolving global scene.
The Oxford handbook on war
by Lindley-French, Julian, Boyer, Yves
fromOxford handbooks of political science