An objective, comprehensive, and easy-to-read reference to the 50 most significant conflicts around the world. For those who want to learn why there is so much

Cold hard facts on the world’s hot spots. Now readers can make sense of the daily headlines with an examination of the sides and issues of evolving conflicts.

Explains the war's causes, recounts its major battles, and details the Holocaust, with the help of maps, photographs, short biographies, and a chronology

Intended for high school and college students required to take at least one physics course, this book offers an easy-to-understand, comprehensive companion to t

Fully updated fourth edition. The Middle East is perhaps the most tumultuous area on earth, with ancient battles still being fought. This updated guide offers a