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An international reference book of military history dealing with the people, battles, campaigns, wars, countries, weapons and institutions which have fundamentally affected the nature and development of warfare. Its strength lies in the thematic entries which synthesize interpretations of the history of such topics as naval and air warfare.

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"Recommended for libraries with a strong collection in military history." Library Journal

"Admirably comprehensive and offers useful bibliographies after each article." The Times

"Corvisier's excellent one-volume reference source for military history is ideally suited for an academic audience. Highly recommended for academic collections." Choice



Table of Contents

List of Contributors to the French Edition vii

List of Contributors to the English Edition ix

Acknowledgements xi

Illustration Acknowledgements xii

Abbreviations xiii

Notes on Dates xvii

Introduction to the French Edition xix

Introduction to the English Edition xxiii

A Dictionary of Military History A – Z 1

Index 879

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 7 August 1994
      ISBN-13 9780631168485
      978-0631168485
      ISBN-10 0631168486
      Also in:
      Warfare and defence

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An international reference book of military history dealing with the people, battles, campaigns, wars, countries, weapons and institutions which have fundamentally affected the nature and development of warfare. Its strength lies in the thematic entries which synthesize interpretations of the history of such topics as naval and air warfare.

      Trade Review
      "Recommended for libraries with a strong collection in military history." Library Journal

      "Admirably comprehensive and offers useful bibliographies after each article." The Times

      "Corvisier's excellent one-volume reference source for military history is ideally suited for an academic audience. Highly recommended for academic collections." Choice



      Table of Contents

      List of Contributors to the French Edition vii

      List of Contributors to the English Edition ix

      Acknowledgements xi

      Illustration Acknowledgements xii

      Abbreviations xiii

      Notes on Dates xvii

      Introduction to the French Edition xix

      Introduction to the English Edition xxiii

      A Dictionary of Military History A – Z 1

      Index 879

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