Encyclopedia of warrior peoples and fighting groups

DAVIS Paul K

Encyclopedia of warrior peoples and fighting groups - Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-Clio, 1998 - 294p.

COVERAGE:Includes 100 alphabetical entries which detail the achievements of elite warrior peoples and fighting forces from ancient times to the present day. Explores their origins and leadership, chronicles their conquests and accomplishments, examines their demise or disbandment, and assesses their influence on the groups and methods of warfare that followed. Coverage includes the Amazons, Buffalo soldiers, Green Berets, Iron Brigade, Kamikazes, Teutonic knights, Samurai, Zealots and Zouaves.Includes numerous illustrations, cross-references, a comprehensive bibliography, and index.

0874369614 (hbk.): 39.95 UK


ENCYCLOPEDIAS
GUERRILLA GROUPS
MILITARY HISTORY
SPECIAL FORCES
WARRIOR PEOPLES