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Genre/Form: | Encyclopedia encyclopedias Encyclopedias Encyclopédies |
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Material Type: | Biography |
Document Type: | Book |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Spencer Tucker |
ISBN: | 1576072193 9781576072196 1576077403 9781576077405 |
OCLC Number: | 49404448 |
Awards: | Winner of Best Reference Source 2002 2003 (United States) Winner of Notable Naval Book 2003 (United States) |
Description: | 3 volumes (1231 pages) : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm |
Contents: | Vol. 1, A-F; Vol. 2, G-P; Vol. 3, Q-Z. |
Responsibility: | edited by Spencer C. Tucker ; associate editors, John Fredriksen [and others] ; introduction by James C. Bradford. |
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" [I]nternational in scope, covering the subject of naval warfare from ancient times to the present . . . The Tucker work is more current and has more entries and fuller bibliographic citations. Academic and public libraries with an interest in military history should consider this well-designed resource for their collections." - Booklist "[T]he sea leg of the publisher's troika . . . Recommended for all reference collections, particularly those without significant military coverage." - Choice "Covering 2,500 years of naval history in some 1500 articles, this compilation is impressive . . . This is a set that will be welcomed in many academic and public libraries. In fact, it is easy to view this encyclopedia, along with the others in the series as a unified resource. Air Warfare and Ground warfare are of similar quality, and together with Naval Warfare offer a nice package." - Against the Grain "Unlike other works that focus on battles and commanders, this one considers treaties, strategies and tactics, and more." - Library Journal "This three volume set is a welcome addition to reference resources in naval and maritime history. As an introduction to many aspects of naval history, it provides an excellent starting point for students and browsers alike." - American Reference Books Annual Read more...
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