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Atlas of American Military History
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by James Bradford
Sales Rank: 368367
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Features
Cover Type: Hard Cover with 248 pages
Published by: Oxford University Press, USA May 1, 2003
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 019521661X
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0195216615
Book Dimensions:
11.2 x 8.9 x 0.9 inches
Weighs: 2.8 pounds
From School Library Journal
Grade 9 Up-A timely resource looking at 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, IL
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Product Review
"The centerpieces of each section are the maps--almost 150 of them, ranging from broad strategic overviews to detailed tactical operations, reinforce the text. Anyone interested in acquiring a quick but comprehensive and clear understanding of US military history will profit from reading this book.Recommended."--Choice
"A timely resource looking at military campaigns, both foreign and domestic, from 1512 to the post-Cold War era.The military cartography is outstanding; the 143 detailed maps are filled with information. Atlas of American Military History will be of interest and value to students, historians, and military buffs alike."--School Library Journal
Reader Reviews
In the average book store, one finds literally dozens of historical atlases. Most atlases are arranged with a generally chronological focus, but some have a specialized focus on a particular historical theme. Military history tends to be the most common theme among those atlases with a historical theme. Military history is naturally suited for the purposes of an atlas, because military campaigns and battles simply can not be properly understood without the aid of maps. One of the best of these military history atlases, currently in print, is the Atlas of American Military History. James C. Bradford, the editor of the Atlas of American Military History, is an Associate Professor of History at Texas A&M University and the author or editor of a dozen books, including: Papers of John Paul Jones, 1747-1792 (1986); Command Under Sail: Makers of the American Naval Tradition 1775-1850 (1985); Captains of the Old Steam Navy: Makers of the American Tradition, 1840-1880 (1986); and Admirals of the New Steel Navy: Makers of the American Naval Tradition, 1880-1930 (1990). The nineteen chapters of this book are divided logically in a chronological fashion and contain almost 200 excellent color maps. In addition, each chapter contains a brief history of the conflict or period in question. Prominent historians, such as Carol Reardon, Graham Cosmas, Alan Wilt, and Spencer Tucker, contributed the historical text for each of the chapters. This book is quite current and even includes a brief discussion of the American campaign in Afghanistan in 2001. I have nothing but positive things to mention about this book and I wholeheartedly recommend it.
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