Who's Who in Military History: From 1453 to the Present Day - Softcover

Keegan, John; Wheatcroft, Andrew

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9780415118842: Who's Who in Military History: From 1453 to the Present Day

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415118840 ISBN 13: 9780415118842

Publisher: Routledge, 1996

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Who's Who in Military History looks at those people who have shaped the course of war. Broad in geographical and chronological scope, it concentrates on all the major periods and conflicts in history, from 1453 up to and including the Persian Gulf War. It provides:
* detailed biographies of the most interesting and important figures in military history
* a series of maps showing the main theatres of war
* a glossary of common words and phrases
* a unique and valuable source of information for both the student and the general reader.

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About the Author:

John Keegan is the Defence Correspondent for the Daily Telegraph and has published numerous books, including A History of Warfare (1994), Churchill's Generals (1991), and the Routledge Who Was Who in World War Two (1995)
Andrew Wheatcroft is a lecturer at Stirling University and has written extensively on military and historical topics. He is the author of War, Peace and Peoples; Nicholas II: a Photographic Biography and The Habsburg Empire.

Review:

"The entries and short and to-the-point, with a minimum of analysis and comments, and are excellent for looking up those elusive details without having to wade through lengthy biographies. A short glossary defines common military terms, and a map section situates the battles of the main conflicts described." -- Canadian Military History - Autumn 96

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