Concise Dictionary of Military Biography, A (Historical Books (John Wiley & Sons))

Martin Windrow, Francis K. Mason

ISBN 10: 0471534412 / ISBN 13: 9780471534419

Published by John Wiley & Sons, 1999

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John Wiley & Sons Historical Books (John Wiley & Sons) Concise Dictionary of Military Biography, A (VG+)Manufacturer: John Wiley & SonsProduct Line: Historical Books (John Wiley & Sons)Type: HardcoverCopyright Date: 1991Author: Martin Windrow, Francis K. MasonPage Count: 338Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is VG+. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:A concise dictionary of the most important military leaders in history, featuring detailed capsule biographies of 200 individuals from antiquity to the modern age. Included are military leaders known for their sheer genius (Genghis Khan, Frederick the Great, Napoleon); strategic ability (Wellington, Lee, Rommel, Eisenhower); incompetence or villainy (Custer, Budenny, Benedict Arnold); and administrative or theoretical mastery (Clausewitz, Liddel-Hart). Still others are included for their innovativeness (T. E. Lawrence), notoriety (Jeanne d'Arc, El Cid) or because, as with certain medieval figures, their careers are a particularly apt reflection of their times. Written by two respected authorities in the field, it is both an ideal reference for military historians and a uniquely entertaining and browsable text for general readers.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Concise Dictionary of Military Biography, A (Historical Books (John Wiley & Sons))
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471534412
• ISBN 13: 9780471534419
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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A concise dictionary of the most important military leaders in history, featuring detailed capsule biographies of 200 individuals from antiquity to the modern age. Included are military leaders known for their sheer genius (Genghis Khan, Frederick the Great, Napoleon); strategic ability (Wellington, Lee, Rommel, Eisenhower); incompetence or villainy (Custer, Budenny, Benedict Arnold); and administrative or theoretical mastery (Clausewitz, Liddel-Hart). Still others are included for their innovativeness (T. E. Lawrence), notoriety (Jeanne d'Arc, El Cid) or because, as with certain medieval figures, their careers are a particularly apt reflection of their times. Written by two respected authorities in the field, it is both an ideal reference for military historians and a uniquely entertaining and browsable text for general readers.