History of Warfare Wars of Empire |
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| Author:
| Porch, Douglas |
| Series title: | Cassell History of Warfare Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-304-36128-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2002 |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Group, Limited
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| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $29.99 |
Book Description:
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From the great African land rush to British expansion and American imperialism, this is the gripping story of western colonialism: the rise to power, resistance it encountered, and financial stresses it caused. “Exciting saga, written by a gifted writer with the capacity to explain military tactics and strategies in laypersons’ terms...filled with a fascinating array of characters ...lush illustrations... outstanding... will delight both scholars and well informed...
More DescriptionFrom the great African land rush to British expansion and American imperialism, this is the gripping story of western colonialism: the rise to power, resistance it encountered, and financial stresses it caused. “Exciting saga, written by a gifted writer with the capacity to explain military tactics and strategies in laypersons’ terms...filled with a fascinating array of characters ...lush illustrations... outstanding... will delight both scholars and well informed general readers who
appreciate a great story well told.”—Booklist.