Encyclopedia of Invasions and Conquests: From Ancient Times to the Present
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Book Overview
The Encyclopedia of Invasions and Conquests , a comprehensive guide to 192 invasions, conquests, battles, occupations, and military leaders from ancient times to the present, takes readers on a journey that includes the Roman conquest of Britain, the Portuguese colonization of Brazil, and the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. This engaging, lucid, carefully researched volume provides a thorough review of each battle while examining the repercussions on infrastructure, tradition, language, and more. Some entries cover civilizations and cultures (Han Dynasty, the Huns, the Uzbeks), while others are devoted to selected historical figures (Julius Caesar, Napoleon Buonaparte, Douglas MacArthur). Each chapter provides a map to help readers locate key areas and geographical features. Other features include cross-references, a cumulative bibliography, and a comprehensive subject index.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0393317897
ISBN13:9780393317893
Release Date:August 1998
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Length:464 Pages
Weight:1.80 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 7.1" x 10.1"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Good for quick reference.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I agree with the other reviews that the alphabetical layout is kind of confusing. I found this book good for quick references for dates, historical facts, etc. Some of the details are definitely glossed over. For instance, in summarizing Caesar Augustus, Davis describes him as a 'benevolent dictator' and states "Rarely has one man exercised so much positive influence on the world". In some ways this is true, but he never details the fact that Augustus was a big supporter of the Gladiator games, and worked to increase their scope and bloodletting, including the public torture and execution of prisoners and criminals. In all the chapters on the Romans, he barely notes their reliance on slavery and the brutal spectacle of the Gladiator games. LIkewise in describing Julius Caesars subjugation of the Gauls, which included the massacre of women and children at Alesia. I also found some of the numerical chapter references missing from the maps. a minor annoyance, but one that should have been obvious to editors. Overall, I enjoy browsing through the book, but would not use it for any in depth study of history.
Excellent and well researched
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book was wonderful. It summarized vast amounts of information into concise articles, all of which were quite informative and definately interesting. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in increasing their knowledge of invasions, war and how we keep repeating history !
The Best in military history!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
Paul Davis has written and edited a superb treatment of Invasions throughout history. This book reads like a novel, not an encyclopedia. I could not put it down!! Each subject is dealt with in a fashion that both the academic and general reader will find useful and even exciting. This book belongs on the shelf of every person who loves military history, or just history in general.
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