War : the definitive visual history
2020
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Follow the epic 5,000-year story of warfare - from the earliest battles to the War on Terror with War - with this guided tour of every major conflict. Combining a clear and compelling historical narrative with a wealth of fascinating eyewitness accounts and photography throughout, this is the ultimate guide to the history of military conflict, from the armies of ancient Egypt to the rise of ISIS in Syria and Iraq, and the ongoing Yemeni civil war. War explores the battles, the warriors, the tactics, and the weapons and technology that have shaped conflict worldwide, presenting the definitive visual guide to the art of war. Lavishly illustrated with paintings, photographs, artefacts, and maps, this book offers a uniquely detailed and visually rich view of all major aspects of human conflict. Whether on the bloody battlefields of the ancient world or in the modern era of drones and laser-guided missiles, this is the complete story of the wars that have shaped our world.
Main title:
War : the definitive visual history / editorial consultant, Saul David.
Author:
Edition:
Revised and updated new edition.
Imprint:
London : DK, 2020.
Collation:
512 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), colour maps, portraits (chiefly colour) ; 29 cm.
Notes:
Originally published as: Encyclopedia of war, 2009Includes index.
ISBN:
9780241392164
Dewey class:
355.009
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
372143
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Library | Adult Non Fiction - History | 355.009 WAR | Available |