Atlas of American Military History
Grade 9 Up-A timely resource examining military campaigns, both foreign and domestic, from 1512 to the post-Cold War era. The 19 topical essays cover the "American Indian Wars: 1790-1859"; "The Growth of the Professional Army: 1815-60"; "The Post-Cold War Era: 1990-"; and more. The accounts of battles and campaigns include a plethora of dates and place names, and the commentaries include the American viewpoint as well as that of its allies and opponents. Each section concludes with a summary paragraph that is both straightforward and thought provoking. Noted contributors include Ian Steele, R. David Edmunds, and Spencer Tucker. Each spread contains at least one colorful map or a captioned black-and-white archival photograph or reproduction. The military cartography is outstanding; the 143 detailed maps are filled with information. American Military History will be of interest and value to students, historians, and military buffs alike.Patricia Ann Owens, Wabash Valley College, Mt. Carmel, ILCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.