戦闘百科事典：原始から現代まで Encyclopedia of Warfare : From the Earliest Times to the Present Day

Gilbert, Adrian (EDT)

Routledge（2001/01発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 304 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781579582166
• DDC分類 355.02

基本説明

The introduction presents an overview of the significant trends and themes that have shaped many centuries of military history. Also includes a glossary, bibliography, and index.

Full Description

The Encyclopedia of Warfare is a chronological account of the development of warfare since the beginnings of recorded history. The book is organized in 10 chapters, each of which looks at a particular era in warfare from the ancient world to the present. Each chapter includes color maps of key campaigns, as well as commentary on battles, personalities, troops, and equipment. Sidebars throughout the main narrative focus on noteworthy aspects of the history of conflict. Through its chronological organization and ample use of maps, the Encyclopedia also clearly conveys the link between war and world geographical history. A thorough yet concise exploration of combat throughout human history, this fascinating and informative reference work is an outstanding addition to any library collection.

Contents

Introduction; Warfare in the Ancient World; Medieval Warfare; Warfare in the Renaissance World; Warfare in the 18th Century; Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars; The American Civil War; The Changing Face of War; World War I; World War II; Warfare in the Modern World