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A Dictionary of Military History (and the Art of War)
Andr Corvisirer
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Description for A Dictionary of Military History (and the Art of War)
Hardback. An international reference book of military history dealing with the people, battles, campaigns, wars, countries, weapons and institutions which have fundamentally affected the nature and development of warfare. Its strength lies in the thematic entries which synthesize interpretations of the history of such topics as naval and air warfare. Editor(s): Corvisirer, Andre; Childs, John. Num Pages: 944 pages, 0. BIC Classification: GBC; HB; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 265 x 188 x 58. Weight in Grams: 1960.
From Aeneas Tacitus to Zhukov, this is the most comprehensive dictionary of military history and military science to have been published. It covers those people, battles and campaigns, wars, countries, institutions and weapons that have fundamentally affected the nature and development of warfare. It also has a particular concern with civil-military relations and the role of armed forces in society. From the Hellenic period to the present day, including the questions of chemical and biological weaponry raised in the conflict with Iraq, the dictionary has comprehensive coverage of military history for students, scholars, specialists and general readers alike.
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From Aeneas Tacitus to Zhukov, this is the most comprehensive dictionary of military history and military science to have been published. It covers those people, battles and campaigns, wars, countries, institutions and weapons that have fundamentally affected the nature and development of warfare. It also has a particular concern with civil-military relations and the role of armed forces in society. From the Hellenic period to the present day, including the questions of chemical and biological weaponry raised in the conflict with Iraq, the dictionary has comprehensive coverage of military history for students, scholars, specialists and general readers alike.
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Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
944
Condition
New
Number of Pages
944
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9780631168485
SKU
V9780631168485
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About Andr Corvisirer
André Corvisier is Professor Emeritus at the University of Paris-Sorbonne. John Childs is Professor of Military History at the University of Leeds.
Reviews for A Dictionary of Military History (and the Art of War)
"Recommended for libraries with a strong collection in military history." Library Journal "Admirably comprehensive and offers useful bibliographies after each article." The Times "Corvisier's excellent one-volume reference source for military history is ideally suited for an academic audience. Highly recommended for academic collections." Choice