Paul Cooper ; [illustrations by Mark Bergin ... [et al.]
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
1st American ed
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Franklin Watts,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
c2001
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
32 p. :
Other Physical Details
col. ill., col. maps ;
Dimensions
28 cm
SERIES
Series Title
Armies of the past
GENERAL NOTES
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Includes index
CONTENTS NOTE
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18th-century wars -- Recruiting -- Infantry -- Cavalry -- Artillery -- Special duties -- American revolution -- Forts and sieges -- Tactics -- Life in camp -- Life in the navy -- After the battle -- Glossary -- Index
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Surveys the armed forces and wars of the eighteenth century, including the American Revolution. This new series focuses on the fighting forces of different historical eras. With a unique global perspective, Armies of the Past combines a high-interest topic with solid historical analysis. Each book gives a brief background of the featured conflict, then delves into the day-to-day details of life at war: weapons and ammunition, new technology, and battle strategy. Vivid full-color illustrations and maps bring the text to life
USERS/INTENDED AUDIENCE NOTE
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For grades 4-7
PARALLEL TITLE PROPER
Parallel Title
Going to war in the eighteenth century
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Armed Forces-- History-- 18th century, Juvenile literature
Military art and science-- History-- 18th century, Juvenile literature
Military history, Modern-- 18th century, Juvenile literature
Naval art and science-- History-- 18th century, Juvenile literature