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The Encyclopedia of Warfare by Professor Dennis Showalter

The Encyclopedia of Warfare

Professor Dennis Showalter

Amber Books · Hardcover · October 10, 2023

From the ancient world to the invasion of Ukraine, from the Hundred Years’ War to the Six Day War, The Encyclopedia of Warfare presents the reader with more than 5,000 entries—arranged chronologically—on wars, campaigns, empires, rebellions, and counter-insurgencies.

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Who it’s for
Trace wars from the ancient world to Ukraine through chronological entries and maps.
Genres
Military History, Other Military Conflicts, Military Strategy
Published
Amber Books, October 10, 2023

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About this book

From the ancient world to the invasion of Ukraine, from the Hundred Years’ War to the Six Day War, The Encyclopedia of Warfare presents the reader with more than 5,000 entries—arranged chronologically—on wars, campaigns, empires, rebellions, and counter-insurgencies. The Encyclopedia of Warfare is an authoritative compendium of almost five millennia of war. From battles fought with spears to the latest drone technology, the book features an immense range of conflict.

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Each war narrative, where appropriate, includes descriptions of its campaigns, battles, and sieges. All this is easily accessed via an extensive index. Featuring more than 600 full-color maps created specifically for this volume, The Encyclopedia of Warfare is written in a style accessible to both the student and the general enthusiast and reflects the latest thinking among military historians.

Wars in Chronological Order

Trace wars from the ancient world to Ukraine through chronological entries and maps.

Come here for

  • Chronological entries spanning wars from antiquity to Ukraine
  • More than 600 full-color maps created for this volume

Expect

  • An extensive index for finding entries
  • Campaign, battle, and siege descriptions where appropriate

Where it sits

Military History68%
Other Military Conflicts59%
Military Strategy28%

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Publisher categories

  • Chemical & Biological Warfare
  • Nuclear Warfare
  • Other Military Conflicts
Authors
Professor Dennis Showalter
Publisher
Amber Books
Published
October 10, 2023
Format
Hardcover
Reading lane
Chemical & Biological Warfare