The encyclopedia of nineteenth-century land warfare : an illustrated world view / Byron Farwell
2001, First Edition. New York ; London : W. W. Norton. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new and still in the publisher's protective shrink-wrap.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 900 pages; Summary: Throughout the 19th century, conflict seldom abated, whether between the European powers or among their colonial proxies around the world. Designed for the scholar and general reader, this book's entries include a wide range of comprehensive information. Global in reach, it covers Latin American rebellions; African, Indian and Southeast Asian conflicts; Chinese and Japanese actions; and the Indian Wars of North America. Readers are taken beneath the surface to discover how battles were fought and wars were won and lost. Physical description: xii, 900 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 29 cm. Subjects: Military history, Modern - 19th century - Encyclopedias. Military art and science - History - 19th century - Encyclopedias. Item #220667
Price: €35.00