War: The Definitive Visual History

War: The Definitive Visual History

From the first battles in Mesopotamia 3,000 years before the birth of Christ to the global conflicts of the 20th century, War: The Definitive Visual History charts the campaigns and conflicts that have shaped world history, and examines the evolution of military tactics and technology. Combining a clear and compelling historical narrative with a wealth of fascinating supporting features, it traces a clear arc that leads from longbows to laser-guided missiles, chariots to jet aircraft, Samurai warriors to SAS soldiers and beyond. Structured chronologically, covering seven distinct periods of military history, self-contained spreads cover every major war over the course of 5,000 years. Thematic spreads examine such broader topics as siege warfare, naval tactics, automatic firearms, uniforms and peacekeeping operations. And beautifully photographed galleries of weapons and armor trace the evolution of key military technologies. Complete with eyewitness accounts from soldiers and civilians, profiles of renowned military commanders, battle maps and digital artworks that clearly illustrate tactics, War: The Definitive Visual History brings military conflict to life in a way no book has done before.

Hardcover: 512 pages

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley, Inc. ( September 21, 2009 )

Item #: 22-8537

ISBN: 9780756655723

Product Dimensions: 9.94 x 11.88 x 1.28 inches

Product Weight: 98.0 ounces