Encyclopedia of Invasions and Conquests: from ancient times to the present - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1592371140 ISBN 13 : 9781592371143

Editeur : Grey House Publishing Inc, 2006

Synopsis

This is a comprehensive guide to over 170 invasions, conquests, battles and occupations, from ancient times to the present. Throughout history, invasions and conquests have played a remarkable role in shaping our world and defining our boundaries, both physically and culturally.

Arranged by historical period, each chapter begins with a map to help readers locate key areas and geographical features, followed by A-Z entries with bibliographical references.

Complete and comprehensive coverage, with new articles on 21st-century invasions in Russia, Ukraine, and North Vietnam, plus a wide variety of additional historic essays.

Categories of entries invlude Countries, Invasions & Conquests, and Individuals, to provide a well-rounded overview of all aspects of invasions, including their political, economic, religious, and cultural ramifications.

The entries on Leaders-among them Sargon, Alexander the Great, William the Conquerer, and Adolf Hitler-deal with people who sought to gain control, expand power, or exert religious or political influence over others through military means.

Other useful features include cross-references, a cumulative biography, and a comprehensive subject index.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Grey House Publishing Inc
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1592371140
• ISBN 13: 9781592371143
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 800
• Éditeur: Davis Paul K.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Mare Nostrum Group B.V.; gpsr@mare-nostrum.co.uk; ; Doelen 72; Breda; 4831 GR; Pays-Bas