War: The Definitive Visual History

Follow the epic 5000-year story of warfare - from the earliest battles to the War on Terror - with this guided tour of every major conflict.Combining a clear and compelling historical narrative with a wealth of fascinating eyewitness accounts and photography throughout this is the ultimate guide to the history of military conflict from the armies of ancient Egypt to the rise of Isis in Syria and Iraq and the ongoing Yemeni civil war.War explores the battles the warriors the tactics and the weapons and technology that have shaped conflict worldwide. Lavishly illustrated with paintings photographs artefacts and maps this book offers a uniquely detailed and visually rich view of all major aspects of human conflict. Whether on the bloody battlefields of the ancient world or in the modern era of drones and laser-guided missiles this is the complete story of the wars that have shaped our world. About the Author Saul David is Professor of War Studies at the University of Buckingham and the author of several critically acclaimed books includingThe Indian Mutiny: 1857 Zulu and most recentlyVictorias Wars: The Rise of Empire. He recently presented Bullets Boots and Bandages for BBC 4 and is a regular contributor to Radio 4.