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      Wars That Changed History

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      A thorough study of significant wars throughout history and their influence on world affairs-from the Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmore III's Campaigns during 479-459 BCE through the Iraq War of 2003-2011.

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      Wars That Changed History: 50 of the World’s Greatest Conflicts

      Spencer C. Tucker

      A thorough study of significant wars throughout history and their influence on world affairs-from the Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmore III’s Campaigns during 479-459 BCE through the Iraq War of 2003-2011. For…

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      500 Great Military Leaders [2 volumes]

      This insightful encyclopedia examines the most influential commanders who have shaped military history and the course of world events from ancient times to the present.

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      Instruments of War: Weapons and Technologies That Have Changed History

      Spencer C. Tucker

      This highly detailed and well-illustrated single-volume work documents the evolution of warfare across history through weaponry and technological change.

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      Pearl Harbor: The Essential Reference Guide

      This book provides students with an understanding of the motives behind the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the consequences of this action on Japan, on the United States, and…

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      U.S. Conflicts in the 21st Century [3 volumes]: Afghanistan War, Iraq War, and the War on Terror

      This three-volume reference work provides an up-to-date presentation and analysis of the U.S. wars of the 21st century, addressing their backgrounds, causes, courses, and consequences. It serves as an indispensable…

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      Enduring Controversies in Military History [2 volumes]: Critical Analyses and Context

      This provocative examination of major controversies in military history enables readers to learn how scholars approach controversial topics and provides a model for students in the study and discussion of…

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      World War I: The Essential Reference Guide

      With its authoritative reference entries, multiple introductory and perspective essays, primary source documents, detailed chronology, and bibliography, this single-volume reference provides all the key information readers need to understand this…

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      The Roots and Consequences of Civil Wars and Revolutions: Conflicts That Changed World History

      Spencer C. Tucker

      This book treats 30 important civil wars and revolutions across the world, including Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East, covering a broad swath of recorded history from…

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      D-Day: The Essential Reference Guide

      This outstanding overview of D-Day makes clear its great importance in military and world history, identifies mistakes committed on both sides, and explains all aspects of the 1944 Allied invasion…

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      Middle East Conflicts from Ancient Egypt to the 21st Century [4 volumes]: An Encyclopedia and Document Collection

      With more than 1,100 cross-referenced entries covering every aspect of conflict in the Middle East, this definitive scholarly reference provides readers with a substantial foundation for understanding contemporary history in…

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      The Roots and Consequences of Independence Wars: Conflicts That Changed World History

      Spencer C. Tucker

      This book covers 26 independence wars that have irrevocably changed the world, beginning with the Maccabean Revolt against Rome (167-160 BCE) and ending with the Tamil War for Independence in…

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      Great Sieges in World History: From Ancient Times to the 21st Century

      Spencer C. Tucker

      This impressive collection of 100 of the most decisive and important sieges spans human history and covers conflicts in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. This engaging reference work provides…

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      World War I [5 volumes]: The Definitive Encyclopedia and Document Collection

      Offering exhaustive coverage, detailed analyses, and the latest historical interpretations of events, this expansive, five-volume encyclopedia is the most comprehensive and detailed reference source on the First World War available…

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      World War I [2 volumes]: A Country-by-Country Guide

      Offers detailed coverage of every country that played a significant role in World War I, from key participants including France, Germany, Great Britain, the Ottoman Empire, and the United States…

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      American Revolution: The Essential Reference Guide

      Providing a kaleidoscope of resources and entries on the people, places, and events that coalesced into the American Revolution, this guide offers a concise introduction to one of the most…

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      The Roots and Consequences of 20th-Century Warfare: Conflicts That Shaped the Modern World

      Spencer C. Tucker

      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.

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      Blue & Gray Navies: The Civil War Afloat

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      A military history professor at Virginia Military Institute and author, Spencer Tucker examines the roles played by the Union and Confederate navies during the Civil War. His book makes use…

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      Rise and Fight Again: The Life of Nathanael Greene

      Spencer C. Tucker

      Next only to Continental army commander General George Washington, Nathanael Greene was the most important American general of the War for Independence. In Rise and Fight Again, military historian Spencer…

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      Great War, The -Co-Publication

      Spencer C. Tucker

      The author provides an easy-to-understand, concise analysis of the events leading to the war and of the flawed peace settlement that came in its wake.

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      Battles that Changed History: An Encyclopedia of World Conflict

      Spencer C. Tucker

      This encyclopedic collection of more than 200 of the most decisive and important battles throughout world history gets a fresh interpretation by a noted military historian.

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      Almanac of American Military History [4 volumes]

      This almanac provides a comprehensive, chronological overview of all American military history, serving as the standard reference work of its type. Almanac of American Military History is yet another reference…

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      Vietnam

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      A study of warfare in Vietnamese history encompassing socio-political, economic, and diplomatic issues. Focusing on the Vietnam War, it explores the conflict from a Vietnamese perspective, demonstrating how for many…

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      Encyclopedia of Insurgency and Counterinsurgency: A New Era of Modern Warfare

      A fascinating look at the insurgencies and counterinsurgencies throughout history with a concentration on the 20th and 21st centuries.

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      Battles That Changed American History: 100 of the Greatest Victories and Defeats

      Spencer C. Tucker

      A fascinating and informative analysis by a distinguished military historian of the 100 most influential battles in American history, presented in an accessible, ready-reference format. The Battle of Okinawa (April-June…

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      Andrew Foote: Civil War Admiral on Western Waters

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      Traces the career of one of the US Navy’s first admirals, Andrew Hull Foote. In this revealing portrait, Spencer Tucker describes Foote as emblematic of a period of great change…

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      A Short History of the Civil War at Sea

      Spencer C. Tucker

      While fighting on land holds center stage, there is also a focus on the Civil War at sea.

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      A Short History of the Civil War at Sea

      Spencer C. Tucker

      While fighting on land holds center stage, there is also a focus on the Civil War at sea.

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      Persian Gulf War Encyclopedia: A Political, Social, and Military History

      Ideal for high school and college-level readers as well as students attending military academies and general audiences, this encyclopedia covers the details of the Persian Gulf War as well as…

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      Unconditional Surrender: The Capture of Forts Henry and Donelson

      Spencer C. Tucker

      An exploration of the capture of the river bastions Forts Henry and Donelson during the American Civil War. Spencer C. Tucker blends the elements of naval innovation, combined operations and…

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      Modern Conflict in the Greater Middle East: A Country-by-Country Guide

      This reference work covers the history of Middle East nations, addressing military, political, diplomatic, and ideological trends in each respective country and enabling readers to better understand the factors behind…

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      Brigadier General John D. Imboden: Confederate Commander in the Shenandoah

      Spencer C. Tucker

      With only limited militia training, the Virginia lawyer and politician rose to the rank of brigadier general in the Confederate Army and commanded the Shenandoah Valley District. This work examines…

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      The Cold War [5 volumes]: The Definitive Encyclopedia and Document Collection

      This sweeping reference work covers every aspect of the Cold War, from its ignition in the ashes of World War II, through the Berlin Wall and the Cuban Missile Crisis…

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      Vietnam

      Spencer C. Tucker

      A study of warfare in Vietnamese history encompassing socio-political, economic, and diplomatic issues. Focusing on the Vietnam War, it explores the conflict from a Vietnamese perspective, demonstrating how for many…

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      Vietnam

      Spencer C. Tucker

      For the Vietnamese, however, it was but the most recent in a series of struggles against foreign domination.

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      Cold War [5 volumes]: A Student Encyclopedia

      The most comprehensive and up-to-date student reference on the Cold War, offering expert coverage of all aspects of the conflict in a richly designed format, fully illustrated to give students…

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      World War II [5 volumes]: The Definitive Encyclopedia and Document Collection

      With more than 1,700 cross-referenced entries covering every aspect of World War II, the events and developments of the era, and myriad related subjects as well as a documents volume…

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      Weapons and Warfare [2 volumes]: From Ancient and Medieval Times to the 21st Century

      This work details the creation and evolution of major weapons throughout human history, beginning with clubs through the hypersonic railgun, lasers, and other weapons under development today –

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      American Civil War [2 volumes]: A State-by-State Encyclopedia

      Spencer C. Tucker,Paul G. Pierpaoli, Jr.

      This two-volume encyclopedia offers a unique insight into the Civil War from a state and local perspective, showing how the American experience of the conflict varied significantly based on location.

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