Westwell, Ian

Conflict escalating into violence has been a constant in humanity's history. Details key warriors from around the globe and over three thousand years. Describes the campaigns they waged, their nationalities, tactics, training, weapons and armor, and the locations in which battles were fought.

An illustrated history of the weapons of World War I, covering army, air force and navy weaponry.

Presents an overview of the major wars of the eighteenth century, an era dominated by conflicts between Europe's leading powers both on the European continent and overseas in the newly established colonies.

An illustrated history of World War I, providing a year-by-year chronicle of the course of the war, with accounts of major battles, details of weapons and tactics, and discussion of the aftermath of the conflict. Includes fact boxes and over five hundred photographs, maps, and battle plans.

Presents a military history of North America until 1813 told through the lives and writings of people who lived during the period. Includes a timeline.

A reference containing information about the battles and campaigns waged in the Pacific that resulted in the surrender of the Japanese during World War II.

Describes the causes leading up to the Vietnam War, with highlights of political events and battles that occurred during the war.

Presents a brief description of how and why the Civil War was fought, with biographies of major persons on both sides of the conflict and eyewitness accounts.

Timeless India encapsulates all this and shows through beautiful photographs many of the astonishing riches of India while also outlining India'a long and complicated history.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various aspects of weather features, the environment, and climate; and includes an essay about forecasting, and advice on how to read weather maps.