The Roots and Consequences of 20th-Century Warfare
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The Roots and Consequences of 20th-Century Warfare

Conflicts That Shaped the Modern World

  1. 568 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Roots and Consequences of 20th-Century Warfare

Conflicts That Shaped the Modern World

About this book

This unique reference book introduces readers to the causes and effects of the 20th century's most significant conflicts—and explains how the impact of these conflicts still resonates today. The Roots and Consequences of 20th-Century Warfare: Conflicts That Shaped the Modern World introduces students to the causes and effects of the 20th century's most significant conflicts. Covering conflicts that occurred in all regions of the world, readers will gain knowledge on the causes and consequences of each conflict and become familiar with the historical context needed to understand the roots and consequences of these seminal events. The text also identifies key opponents in each conflict and illuminates the reasons why each country or group decided to fight, the scope of their involvement in the war, and the impact of the war. Reference entries on key battles are presented in chronological order, supplying engaging details on the events and people who shaped each war. The book also supplies maps of the key battles to illuminate the strategic movements of both sides of the conflict. A lengthy bibliography offers a wealth of options to readers seeking more sources of information on any of the conflicts.

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Information

Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Year
2016
Print ISBN
9781610698016
eBook ISBN
9798216140726
Edition
1
Topic
History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. About the author
  7. Contents
  8. Chronological Entry List
  9. Alphabetical Entry List
  10. Introduction
  11. Entries
  12. Contributors
  13. Index