Historical Dictionary of the Crimean War

By (author) Guy Arnold

Hardback - £75.00

Publication date:

16 April 2002

Length of book:

208 pages

Publisher

Scarecrow Press

ISBN-13: 9780810842762

For a relatively short war, the Crimean War holds an important place in history. Finally, a resource that provides a historical overview of the war from a number of different angles including, the causes, the motivations, the course, and the consequences.

This volume fully explores the:
o Main engagements
o Principal political figures and rulers
o Military leaders and naval
commanders
o Events leading up to the conflict

This Dictionary is an excellent window into the political, national, and military intrigue that surrounded one of the most costly campaigns of all time. Includes a chronology, maps, and a comprehensive bibliography full of primary sources, as well as classic sources and histories that will allow researchers to trace the changing perception of the war through history.
A useful tool for the neophyte Crimean War student or researcher.