I call that a bargain!
What made me want this book? It is chock full of black-and-white detailed maps of Europe, the Near East, India, China, Japan, and Korea, covering battles from 1231 B.C. to 1542. The maps show movements of armies, locations of fortresses, and important geographic features. There are explanations of the reasons behind the battles and the strategies of the opposing forces. There are lists of dynasties and commanders. There are dates and numbers and tactics. There are people and places and events I've never heard of before. I can't think of another book I've ever seen that was so information-dense. It is a very interesting volume of military history.
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