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eBook: Wars That Changed History: 50 of the World's Greatest Conflicts
A thorough study of significant wars throughout history and their influence on world affairs--from the Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmore III's Campaigns during 479-459 BCE through the Iraq War of 2003-2011. * Features Illustrations, maps, and photographs to visually engage readers * Discusses the significance of major conflicts and their broad historical consequences * Offers the most recent interpretations as to the causes and effects of each war covered * Provides a list of books for additional reading to expand learning opportunities * Reveals the meaning of the term "tech-tac disjoint" and explains its relevance to to modern use of technology-enabled weaponry
eBook: Worldmark Modern Conflict and Diplomacy
This set presents easy-to-understand information on 90 global conflicts and diplomatic efforts. It covers specific conflicts that have had a truly global impact, as well as the efforts and organizations focused on solving these conflicts.
eBook: Imperial China : six centuries of all-powerful dynasties
This book tells the story of three powerful dynasties--Yuan, Ming and Qing--that ruled China from 1271 to 1911. The quality of their leadership varied enormously, from accomplished military commanders to child-emperors manipulated by the adults around them. In this book we see how this succession of emperors moulded China's character until the final collapse of the Imperial system in 1911.
