A Global Chronology of Conflict

From the Ancient World to the Modern Middle East (6 Vol. Set)

By Tucker, Spencer A.

Publishers Summary:
Now from ABC-CLIO, long regarded as a premier publisher of military history, comes a monumental resource that encapsulates the entire scope of conflict among human societies. Spanning nearly five millennia, from the earliest documented fighting to the present, A Global Chronology of Conflict: From the Ancient World to the Modern Middle East, provides a comprehensive survey of major military events. With coverage that reaches beyond the battles, this work examines the political and diplomatic forces driving world conflicts, revolutions, forced changes of governments, international treaties, and acts of aggression and terrorism.Written by acclaimed military historian Spencer C. Tucker, these six chronologically organized volumes offer an accessible, richly detailed timeline of military conflict across human history. The concise entries cover all important events on the battlefield and in the corridors of power, with special features highlighting hundreds of key leaders and weapon systems. From specific data on casualties to coverage of evolving weapons technology to insightful analyses of the social impact of war, A Global Chronology of Conflict is an essential resource for students, researchers, history buffs, and general readers alike.

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ISBN
978-1-85109-667-1
Publisher
ABC-CLIO


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Reviewed on June 1, 2010

Gr 8-Up This commentary on more than 5000 years of civil and military conflict, from 3000 BCE to 2008 CE, is a remarkable feat. Front matter in each volume contains lists of the leaders and weapons discussed and of the maps in the set. A lengthy overview essay precedes the coverage of each new century and includes subdivisions relevant to the period. For example, "Overview of 14001500" has only one subheading, "Land Warfare," whereas the essay on 19301945 also offers sections on naval and air warfare and l...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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