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Battles that changed history : an encyclopedia of world conflict / Spencer C. Tucker. --
Record details
- ISBN: 1598844296
- ISBN: 9781598844290
- Physical Description: xvii, 655 p. : ill., maps.
- Publisher: Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2011.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 104.50 |
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| Subject: | Battles > Encyclopedias. Battles > History > Encyclopedias. Military history > Encyclopedias. |
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | 355.48 Tuc | 31681002311454 | NONFIC | In process | - |
- ABC-CLIO
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.
The mythic and doomed stand of the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae; the siege of Carthage in 149-146 BCE, which ended with Rome destroying the city and enslaving the entire remaining Carthaginian population; the Battle of Hastings in 1066, arguably the most important battle ever on English soil; the Battle of Trenton that saved the American Revolutionary cause and established the military reputation of General Washington; the firebombing of Tokyo on the night of March 9-10, 1945, that destroyed one quarter of the city.All of these conflictsâand hundreds moreâplayed a crucial role in defining the direction of history and the evolution of human society. This text provides high school-level readers with detailed descriptions of the battlefield actions that have played the greatest parts in shaping military history and human existence. Special attention is paid to the greater historical context and significance of each battle, especially in relation to other events.
- 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
- ABC-CLIO
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.
- ABC-CLIO
The mythic and doomed stand of the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae; the siege of Carthage in 149-146 BCE, which ended with Rome destroying the city and enslaving the entire remaining Carthaginian population; the Battle of Hastings in 1066, arguably the most important battle ever on English soil; the Battle of Trenton that saved the American Revolutionary cause and established the military reputation of General Washington; the firebombing of Tokyo on the night of March 9-10, 1945, that destroyed one quarter of the city.
All of these conflictsâand hundreds moreâplayed a crucial role in defining the direction of history and the evolution of human society. This text provides high school-level readers with detailed descriptions of the battlefield actions that have played the greatest parts in shaping military history and human existence. Special attention is paid to the greater historical context and significance of each battle, especially in relation to other events.
- Baker & Taylor
Presents over two hundred battles that changed the course of history, including the date, place, participants, and the historical significance of each conflict. - Book News
This reference describes more than 200 major conflicts, from ancient times to the Iraq War of 2003, that changed the direction of history. About half of the battles are from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. The book includes not only those battles that were decisive, but also those that were influential or interesting because of generalship, because of the play of chance, or because they heralded new weapons or tactics. In addition to detailed descriptions of battlefield actions, there is also discussion of the greater historical context and significance of each battle. The encyclopedia is written at the high school level, and is illustrated with b&w maps and drawings, historical and contemporary photos, and fact boxes. Tucker is retired from teaching at Texas Christian University and Virginia Military Institute. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) - McMillan Palgrave
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.
The mythic and doomed stand of the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae; the siege of Carthage in 149-146 BCE, which ended with Rome destroying the city and enslaving the entire remaining Carthaginian population; the Battle of Hastings in 1066, arguably the most important battle ever on English soil; the Battle of Trenton that saved the American Revolutionary cause and established the military reputation of General Washington; the firebombing of Tokyo on the night of March 9-10, 1945, that destroyed one quarter of the city.
All of these conflictsâand hundreds moreâplayed a crucial role in defining the direction of history and the evolution of human society. This text provides high school-level readers with detailed descriptions of the battlefield actions that have played the greatest parts in shaping military history and human existence. Special attention is paid to the greater historical context and significance of each battle, especially in relation to other events.
