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By (author) Watkins Jack
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Civilisations have been fighting each other for thousands of years. Some mighty civilisations have left few traces except for s of their greatest martial endeavours, and some ancient conflicts still remain unresolved to this day.
Civilisations have been fighting each other for thousands of years. Some mighty civilisations have left few traces except for s of their greatest martial endeavours, and some ancient conflicts still remain unresolved to this day. The Encyclopedia of Classic Warfare is an authoritatively written and brilliantly illustrated reference work to the key wars and battles fought from ancient times up to the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Arranged in chronological order from the early Middle Eastern conflicts such as Megiddo and Kadesh through to the Napoleonic Wars, each entry includes full-colour illustrations, either maps or artworks, as well as information boxes containing key facts and figures and aof the context, the course of battle and the conflict’s aftermath. An easily accessible guide to more than 160 battles and campaigns, Encyclopedia of Classic Warfare is essential reading for enthusiasts and general readers alike.About the AuthorJack Watkins is a freelance writer on arts, history, heritage and conservation, with a degree in Medieval History (BA Hons, University of London). He writes regularly for The Daily Telegraph as well as The National Trust Magazine, Heritage Today (member magazine of English Heritage), The Guardian, The Independent, and BBC History.
Table of contents
INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1:The Ancient World CHAPTER 2:The Medieval Period CHAPTER 3:The Early Modern Period CHAPTER 4:The Wars of the RevolutionINDEX
Biographical note
Jack Watkins is a freelance writer on arts, history and heritage/conservation, with a degree in Medieval History (BA Hons, Univ of London). He writes regularly for The Daily Telegraph as well as The National Trust Magazine, Heritage Today (member magazine of English Heritage), The Guardian, The Independent, and BBC History.
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Easily-accessible highly-illustrated guide to more than 160 battles and campaigns from ancient times to Waterloo.
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Invaluable information on all the key wars and battles fought throughout history, up to the Battle of Waterloo
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