America's Wars

Alan Axelrod

John Wiley and Sons

2002

550 páginas

18h 20m

ISBN-10: 0471327972

Inglês

In Americas Wars, one of the nations leading authors of popular history provides a unique onestop resource for essential information on every military action involving the United States and its precursor colonies. Comprehensive coverage includes: Capsule histories of every recorded conflict that occurred in North America or involved the United States through the present day Engagingly written accounts of more than 100 wars, skirmishes, and military expeditions More than 100 illustrations, including period photos and depictions Compelling firsthand accounts of major engagements Timelines and primarysource documents Fresh insights into the underlying causes and consequences of each conflict Wiley Desk References are comprehensive, generously illustrated reference works on major historical, cultural, and scientific topics. Their easytouse format helps you quickly find just the information you need, while firstperson accounts and excerpts from official documents, letters, and other primary sources bring the subject to life. Wiley Desk References give you all the information you need on the subjects that matter most.