Places wars in their historical context. The first reference work of its
kind, "Encyclopedia of Wars" describes not only the military aspect of
wars - the causes of conflict, an enumeration of battles, and a summary
of the outcome(s) - but also the social and political context in which
the wars occurred. This pres readers and researchers with the important
facts as well as the historical background for each war. From the
Crusades to the Revolutionary War to the Persian Gulf War, this three-
volume encyclopedia covers every major war, rebellion, and revolution
from 3,500 BCE to the present. Its valuable content is in an accessible
format. In three comprehensive volumes and approximately 2,000 A-to-Z
entries, this definitive resource pres more thorough, complete coverage
than any other encyclopedia. Each entry pres an at-a-glance look at the
war in question and a narrative discussion of the war, examining its
social context, major battles and events, and broader significance in
cultural and historical terms. Suggestions for further reading follow
each entry, and a general bibliography of major texts on war is included
in the final volume. Numerous cross-references, 60 maps, and a chronology
make this attractive and informative encyclopedia highly accessible

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