
The Roots and Consequences of Civil Wars and Revolutions
Conflicts That Changed World History
Spencer C. Tucker(Author)
ABC-CLIO (Publisher)
Published on 16. February 2017
Book
Hardback
544 pages
978-1-4408-4293-1 (ISBN)
Description
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 ancient times to the present.
Human history as a whole results from social changes, technological advances, and evolutions in thinking and religion-all of which often lead to wars and conflicts. Behind each major war are myriad interrelated causes. This book examines 30 of the most significant civil wars and revolutions in recorded history, from ancient times to the modern era, identifying the origins, consequences, and subtle impacts of many of these conflicts that are still being felt today.
A comprehensive overview essay as well as explanations of the causes and consequences of each conflict give readers the context needed to understand the importance of these seminal events. Additional learning tools include a detailed timeline that sets all of the key events in the conflict in the proper context, maps of several of the key battles that help readers visualize the strategies of both sides, and a lengthy bibliography that offers a wealth of options to students looking to investigate any of the conflicts further.
Human history as a whole results from social changes, technological advances, and evolutions in thinking and religion-all of which often lead to wars and conflicts. Behind each major war are myriad interrelated causes. This book examines 30 of the most significant civil wars and revolutions in recorded history, from ancient times to the modern era, identifying the origins, consequences, and subtle impacts of many of these conflicts that are still being felt today.
A comprehensive overview essay as well as explanations of the causes and consequences of each conflict give readers the context needed to understand the importance of these seminal events. Additional learning tools include a detailed timeline that sets all of the key events in the conflict in the proper context, maps of several of the key battles that help readers visualize the strategies of both sides, and a lengthy bibliography that offers a wealth of options to students looking to investigate any of the conflicts further.
Reviews / Votes
The conflicts it covers serve as a good introduction for group discussion for both students and general readers. * Booklist * Tucker's work is best for undergraduate students of military history. . . . However, the summaries and time lines provide enough context for high school students or those curious about the subject. * Library Journal *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
30 bw illus
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight
1206 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4408-4293-1 (9781440842931)
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Spencer C. Tucker
The Roots and Consequences of Civil Wars and Revolutions
Conflicts That Changed World History
E-Book
02/2017
1st Edition
ABC-CLIO
€203.99
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Person
Spencer C. Tucker retired in 2003 after 36 years of university teaching, the last six as holder of the John Biggs Chair in Military History at the Virginia Military Institute. He is currently Senior Fellow in Military History for ABC-CLIO Publishing.
Content
Chronological Entry List,
Alphabetical Entry List,
Introduction,
Entries,
Contributors,
Index,
Alphabetical Entry List,
Introduction,
Entries,
Contributors,
Index,