Empires at War: A Chronological Encyclopedia [3 volumes]

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For more than 5000 years, massive empires met on the battlefield to determine the future course of world history. Ranging from Sumer, the world's first imperial state, to the fall of the Byzantine Empire, this comprehensive three-volume set, which includes both Western and non-Western empires, details the military capabilities of these empires, with reference to the armies, soldiers, technologies, and commanders that powered the imperial juggernaut. From the Near East to Asia, from Western Europe to the New World, these empires spawned every major social institution on which modern society is based, including the first use of total war.

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"Empires at War offers a comprehensive treatment and discussion of the civilizations, battles, and leaders from ancient times. Gabriel draws upon a wealth of sources and writes a book that both general readers and researchers will find complete and readable. The book is full of useful illustrations, logically organized, and amply cross-referenced. This source is a valuable addition to public, research, and academic libraries. - Karen S. Metz, author, From Sumer to Rome: Military Capabilities of Ancient Armies

Author Bio

RICHARD A. GABRIEL is former professor of Politics and History and Director of Advanced Courses in the Department of Strategy at the U.S. Army War College where he introduced the study of ancient military history to the curriculum. He is the author of 38 books including Subotai the Valiant: Genghis Khan's Greatest General (Praeger, 2004) and The Military History of Ancient Israel (Praeger, 2003). Currently he is retired and an adjunt professor of Humanities and Ethics at Daniel Webster College.