military history, modern

Explores examples of escape attempts during wars throughout history, looking at the circumstances that led to the imprisonments and escapes, the methods individuals used to get away, and the bravery exhibited in these situations.

Contains entries that discuss people, issues, and events related to wars of religion waged between the eleventh and mid-seventeenth centuries, covering military technology, royal finance, social and class relations, major confessional groups, and beliefs about combat and chivalry. Arranged alphabetically from A to K, with maps.

Examines the history of warfare from a global perspective, covering a period that ranges from 1450 to 2000, discussing weapons, tactics, and strategies, and considering the social, political, and cultural impact of conflict on European and non-European peoples.