The 'Times' History of War : The Illustrated Military History of the World from Ancient Civilisation to the 21st Century

"The Times History of War" reveals how warfare has been shaped by social, political, technological, agricultural and even climatic changes. It investigates how warfare has, in turn, been the agent of political and social change. Maps chart the campaigns and battles that have changed the course of military history. Diagrams and line drawings show how new weapons and equipment worked. From small unit tactics to grand strategy, this volume covers it all.