Historical Dictionary of the Crimean War
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Scarecrow Press
Published:16th Apr '02
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
For a relatively short war, the Crimean War holds an important place in history. Finally, a resource that provides a historical overview of the war from a number of different angles including, the causes, the motivations, the course, and the consequences. This volume fully explores the: o Main engagements o Principal political figures and rulers o Military leaders and naval commanders o Events leading up to the conflict This Dictionary is an excellent window into the political, national, and military intrigue that surrounded one of the most costly campaigns of all time. Includes a chronology, maps, and a comprehensive bibliography full of primary sources, as well as classic sources and histories that will allow researchers to trace the changing perception of the war through history.
A useful tool for the neophyte Crimean War student or researcher. * Military History *
...Arnold focuses on the costly and futile Crimean conflict. A chronology and introduction outline events leading up to and resulting from the war. The topical entries include significant military events...key individuals...and important geographic locations....this volume contains information more thorough and specific than most sources. * CHOICE *
ISBN: 9780810842762
Dimensions: 218mm x 149mm x 17mm
Weight: 381g
208 pages