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Encyclopedia of Invasions and Conquests: From Ancient Times to the Present

by Paul K. Davis
3d ed. Grey House. Dec. 2016. 650p. ed. by . photos. maps. bibliog. index. ISBN 9781682171004. $165; ebk. ISBN 9781682171011. REF
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Tackling everything from the Hittites to the Visigoths to Russia's invasion of Crimea, Davis (policy analysis, Frederick S. Pardee RAND Graduate Sch., CA) summarizes key conflicts, namely the people as well as political and cultural aspects that impacted the upheaval. Entries in this revised third edition, which now covers Russia's takeover of Ukraine, are generally between one and four pages long, with maps and photographs interspersed every few pages. Organized chronologically, with articles arranged alphabetically within each section, the work includes a time line (updated through 2016), which aids in cross-referencing, and primary source readings. Purchase of the print volume allows access to the easy-to-search electronic version at no extra cost.
VERDICT An excellent reference for military buffs and students.
Reviewed by Staff , Jul 01, 2017
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