The Korean War: A Historical Dictionary (Historical Dictionaries of War, Revolution, and Civil Unrest, No. 23) - Hardcover

Edwards, Paul

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0810844796 ISBN 13: 9780810844797

Publisher: Scarecrow Press, 2003

Synopsis

This reference is designed to provide brief but helpful information about all aspects of the war including units involved, the United Nations, political and military actions, significant sites and operations, and weapons used. Written to be clear and understandable, it is the perfect research tool. Unlike existing dictionaries that focus on the individuals (political and military) involved or concentrate on military units and actions, this Dictionary covers the wide range of topics necessary to inform both casual readers and scholars alike. The extensive bibliography provides leads to the best and most recent published and electronic works available.

About this title

About the Author

Paul M. Edwards is Director of The Center for the Study of the Korean War at Graceland University, Missouri. He has taught at the university level for more than 30 years.

Review

The entries are crisply written and useful to all students of this subject....Overall, this work is well done and is especially useful for anyone interested in the Korean War, from the novice just getting started to the scholar double-checking a date or fact. It should be included in all libraries. (Arba)

A useful source for undergraduate and beginning graduate students...Recommended. (Choice)

No single academic has been more attentive and committed to the cause of education in the history of the Korean War than Paul M. Edwards. (Journal Of Military History)

A superb reference work that covers nearly every aspect of the war...an excellent addition to the scholarship on the Korean War. (On Point: The Journal Of Army History)

...this is a valuable contribution and should be in every undergraduate library. Paul Edwards is to be complimented for this detailed work that will prove useful to students of the Korean War. (H-Net Reviews)

Edition details

• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0810844796
• ISBN 13: 9780810844797
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 416