Liste détaillée des numéros de Essential Histories
- Essential Histories 1, janvier 2001 - The Crusades, par David Nicolle
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: Christendon and Islam in the 11th century
Warring sides: Byzantines, Turks, Crusaders and Saracens
Outbreak: The First Crusade
The fighting: Crusade and jihad
Portrait of a soldier: Brothers in arms - two crusaders - two fursan
The world around war: The impact of the Crusades on the Mediterannean and beyond
Portrait of a civilian: A saint, a lady, a rabbi and a scholar
How the war ended: The rise of the Mamluks and the fall of the Crusader state
Conclusion and consequences: The failure of an idea and the rebirth of Islamic expansion
- Essential Histories 2, janvier 2001 - The Crimean War. 1854–1856, par John Sweetman
Sommaire :
Chronology
Background to war: Panorama of the conflict
Warring sides: Opposing forces
Outbreak: A just war
The fighting: The clash of arms
Portrait of a soldier: Captain Lewis Edward Nolan
Portrait of a civilian: Women at war
How the war ended: Guns fall silent
Conclusion and consequences: Counting the cost
- Essential Histories 3, janvier 2001 - The Napoleonic Wars (1). The rise of the Emperor 1805–1807, par Todd Fisher
Sommaire :
Chronology
Background to war: A temporary peace
Warring sides: The armies prepare
The fighting: From Ulm to the treaty of Tilsit
Portrait of a soldier: Lanes, marshal of France
The world around war: Art in the Empire
Portrait of a musician at war: Philippe-René Girault
Conclusion and consequences
Further reading
Index
- Essential Histories 4, janvier 2001 - The American Civil War (1). The war in the East 1861–May 1863, par Gary Gallagher
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: Societal tensions divide the United Stages 1820-1860
Outbreak: Election - Southern secession - creation of the Confederacy - Warring sides: Strengths and weaknesses of the Union and the Confederacy
The fighting: From First Manassas to Chancellorsville
Common soldiers: Federals and Confederates in camp and battle
Portrait of a soldier: Robert Augustus Moor, a Confederate soldier
The world around war: Northern and Southern society adjusts to the demands of war
Portrait of a civilian: Elizabeth Herndon Maury on the Virginia home front
How the period ended: An uncertain future
- Essential Histories 5, juillet 2001 - The American Civil War (3). The war in the East 1863–1865, par Robert Krick
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Warring sides: From innocents to warriors
The fighting: The war without Jackson to Lee's last stand
Portrait of a soldier: McHenry Howard's war
The world around war: 'This horrid and senseless war'
Portrait of a civilian: Ella Washington and the Federal Army
How the war ended: From Appomattox to Liverpool
Conclusion and consequences: Recovery and reconstruction
- Essential Histories 6, juillet 2001 - The Seven Years' War, par Daniel Marston
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: Old enemies, new friends
Warring sides: Linear and irregular warfare
Outbreak: The gathering storm
The fighting: World war
Portrait of a soldier: A soldier of the British 68th Regiment of Foot
The world around war: The civilian and economic cost
Portrait of a civilian: The nun’s story· How the war ended
Conclusion and consequences: Ramifications for the future
Further reading
Index
- Essential Histories 7, septembre 2001 - The French Revolutionary Wars, par Gregory Fremont-Barnes
Sommaire :
Introduction
chronology
Background to war: Historic rivalries
Warring sides: Opposing strengths
Outbreak: A clash of ideologies
The fighting : The first and second coalitions
Portrait of a sailor: William Dillon - a midshipman in the Royal Navy
The world around war: The impact of conflict
Portrait of a civilian: Emma Hamilton - British Ambassadress at Naples
How the war ended: Hohenlinden and Copenhagen
Conclusion and consequences
- Essential Histories 8, septembre 2001 - The Korean War, par Carter Malkasian
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: Two Koreas, the Superpowers and China
Outbreak: The Communists strike
The fighting: Avoiding a third world war
Portrait of a soldier: Patrolling, raiding and digging
The world around war: The domestic and international impact
Portrait of a civilian: Kyonshill Kang
How the war ended: Closing moves
Conclusion and consequences The significance of the Korean War in the history of warfare
- Essential Histories 9, septembre 2001 - The Napoleonic Wars (2). The empires fight back 1808–1812, par Todd Fisher
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: Mutiny and defiance
Warring sides: France, Austria and Russia
The fighting: The Austrian campaign and the march on Moscow
Portrait of a soldier: Barclay de Tolly and Jacob Walter
The world around war: Vienna
Portrait of a civilian: Louise Fusil
How the period ended: Napoleon under pressure
Conclusion and consequences
- Essential Histories 10, septembre 2001 - The American Civil War (2). The war in the West 1861–July 1863, par Stephen Engle
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Warring sides: The North and South compared
Outbreak : A nation at war· The fighting: Struggle for the heartland
Common soldiers: Billy Reb and Johnny Yank at war
Portrait of a soldier: John Beatty, a Union soldier
The world around war: Societies at war
Portrait of a civilian: Kate Stone, a Confederate civilian
How the war ended: The promise of summer
- Essential Histories 11, novembre 2001 - The American Civil War (4). The war in the West 1863–1865, par Joseph T. Glatthaar
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Warring sides: War takes its toll
The fighting: Overview and final stages
Common soldiers: Black soldiers and POWs
Portrait of a soldier :William Wilbur Edgerton
The world around war: The home fronts
Portrait of a civilian: Emma LeConte
How the war ended: Peace is declared
Conclusion and consequences: United States
- Essential Histories 12, novembre 2001 - Campaigns of the Norman Conquest, par Matthew Bennett
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: Danes, Normans and the English royal succession
Warring sides: Harold and William - the war lords
Outbreak: Preparations and motivations
The fighting: Two invasions, one conquest
Portrait of a soldier: Viking legend, English patriot, and two Norman earls
The world around war: Politics, strategy, the Church and administration
Portrait of a civilian: Three bishops and a queen
How the war ended: The Conqueror's reign
Conclusion and consequences: The English experience - law, culture and society
- Essential Histories 13, janvier 2002 - The First World War (1). The Eastern Front 1914–1918, par Geoffrey Jukes
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Warring sides: Russia, Germany and Austria-Hungary
The fighting: From war to revolution
Portrait of a soldier: A trooper, an ensign and a sergeant
The world around war: The last days of Tsarist Russia
Portrait of a civilian:'Living on cereals and porridge'
How the war ended: The Bolsheviks seize power
Conclusion and consequences: The emergence of a superpower
- Essential Histories 14, janvier 2002 - The First World War (2). The Western Front 1914–1916, par Peter Simkins
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: The road to war
Warring sides: The opposing armies
Outbreak: Countdown to war
The fighting: War on the Western Front 1914-1916
Portrait of a soldier: Private Archie Surfleet
The world around war: The home fronts 1914-1916
Portrait of a civilian: Winnifred Adair Roberts
How the period ended: No end in sight
- Essential Histories 15, février 2002 - The Falklands War 1982, par Duncan Anderson
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: Tango and tea dance - Argentine and British misperceptions
Warring sides : Race to the islands - Argentina and Britain deploy their forces
Outbreak:'Gotcha!' The sinking of the Belgrano
The fighting: From 'Bomb Alley' to Mount Harriet
Portrait of a soldier: Comrades and companeros
The world around war: Preparing for the Third World War
Portrait of a civilian: An islander's ordeal - The diary of John Smith
How the war ended: The mind of Menendez
Conclusion and consequences: Thatcher's triumph - it was a famous victory
- Essential Histories 16, février 2002 - The Punic Wars 264–146 BC, par Nigel Bagnall
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war : Two great Mediterranean powers
Warring sides: Carthaginian and Roman forces on land and sea
Outbreak: Collapse of the Third Treaty of Friendship
The fighting: The three Punic Wars
Portrait of a soldier: Hannibal Barcid and Scipio Africanus
The world around war: The political, social and economic impact
Portrait of a civilian: Carthaginian trade; a Roman senator
Conclusion and consequences: Expansionism and the disposition for war
Glossary of names
Further reading
Index
- Essential Histories 17, mars 2002 - The Napoleonic Wars (3). The Peninsular War 1807–1814, par Gregory Fremont-Barnes
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: Perennial foes - Britain, France and Spain
Warring sides: Opposing forces
Outbreak: Origins of the conflict
The fighting: A war of contrasts
Portrait of a soldier: Private Edward Costello, 95th Rifles
The world around war: The artistic works of Francisco Goya
Portrait of a civilian: George Canning
How the war ended: Anti-climax - the campaign of 1814
Conclusion and consequences: Losses, lessons and legacy
- Essential Histories 18, mars 2002 - The Second World War (1). The Pacific, par David Horner
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: The expansion of Imperial Japan, 1891-1941
Warring sides: Poweful Japan faced certain defeat
Outbreak: The slide towards inevitable war
The fighting: The course of the Pacific War
Portrait of a soldier: Thomas Currie Derrick, an Australian soldier
The world around war: A clash of cultures and races
Portrait of a civilian: Gwen Harold Terasaki, an American in Japan
How the war ended: Not necessarily to Japan's advantage
Conclusion and consequences: How the War transformed the Asia-Pacific
- Essential Histories 19, novembre 2002 - The Hundred Years’ War. 1337–1453, par Anne Curry
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: England and France at peace and war - 1259-1328
Warring sides: English and French monarchies on the eve of the Hundred Years' War
Outbreak: Mounting tensions 1336-37
The fighting: The Hundred Years' War a narrative
Portrait of a soldier: Bertrand du Guesclin; companions in arms - Andrew Trollope and Osbern Mundeford
The world around war: War cruel and sharp
Portrait of a civilian: Christine de Pizan
How the war ended: The loss of Normandy and Gascony
Conclusion and consequences: A defining moment in history?
- Essential Histories 20, avril 2002 - The Iran–Iraq War 1980–1988, par Efraim Karsh
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war : The quest for the empire of God
Warring sides: Strengths and weaknesses of Iran and Iraq
Outbreak: Invasion and after
The fighting: The delicate balance of incompetence
Portrait of a soldier: Iran's boy soldiers
The world around war: Nations at war
Portrait of a civilian: Death of a village
How the war ended: The poisoned chalice
Conclusion and consequences: A costly exercise in futility
- Essential Histories 21, novembre 2002 - Rome at War AD 293–696, par Michael Whitby
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: Controlling the empire
Warring sides: Inside and outside the empire
Outbreak: Creating crisis
The fighting: Challenges to empire
Portraits of soldiers: Brothers in arms
The world around war: Impact of conflict
Portraits of civilians: Notable individuals
How the war ended: making new boundaries
Conclusion and consequences: Roman legacies
Further reading ·Index
- Essential Histories 22, juin 2002 - The First World War (3). The Western Front 1917–1918, par Peter Simkins
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: Strategic choices for 1917
Warring sides: The opposing armies
The fighting: War on the Western Front 1917-1918
Portrait of a soldier: Private Frederick 'Fen' Noakes
The world around war: The home fronts 1917-1918
Portrait of a civilian: Caroline Webb
How the war ended: The final month
- Essential Histories 23, juillet 2002 - The First World War (4). The Mediterranean Front 1914–1923, par Michael Hickey
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: The road to war
Warring sides: The opposing armies
Outbreak: Countdown to war
The fighting: War in the Mediterranean
Portrait of a soldier: Cecil, Harold and Noel Wright
The world around war: The loose ends of war
Portrait of a civilian: War on the home front
How the war ended: End of the tragedy
Conclusion and consequences: Aftermaths
- Essential Histories 24, juillet 2002 - The Second World War (5). The Eastern Front 1941–1945, par Geoffrey Jukes
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: A dictators' deal and a double-cross
Warring sides: Germany gambles on a quick win
Outbreak: Germany achieves surprise
The fighting: Red Army battered but not beaten
Portrait of a soldier: The German and the Russian view
The world around war: Propaganda, Lend-Lease and land grabs
Portrait of a civilian: 'We were as mobilised as the soldiers'
How the war ended: Germany surrenders, Stalin joins the war on Japan
Conclusion and consequences: From alliance to Cold War
- Essential Histories 25, juillet 2002 - The Mexican War 1846–1848, par Douglas V Meed
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: Different cultures collide
Warring sides: Courage the only common trait
Outbreak: Opening guns
The fighting: War across the continent
Portrait of a soldier: U.S. Grant - from the depths to the heights
The world around war: Progress and stagnation
Portrait of a civilian: Mary Ann Maverick - a Texas pioneer
How the war ended: The Halls of Montezuma
Conclusion and consequences: A new Colossus is born
- Essential Histories 26, juillet 2002 - The Wars of Alexander the Great. 336–323 BC, par Waldemar Heckel
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: The decline of the city-states and the rise of Macedon
Warring sides: The Persians, the Macedonians and allied troops
Outbreak: Alexander’s rise to power
The fighting: Alexander conquers an empire
Portrait of a soldier : Two generals and a satrap
The world around war: Rome, Carthage and India
Portrait of a civilian: A historian, athletes and courtesans
How the war ended: The death of Alexander
Conclusion and consequences: The struggle for succession
Further reading
Glossary
Index
- Essential Histories 27, novembre 2002 - The Peloponnesian War 431–404 BC, par Philip de Souza
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: The rise of Athens
Warring sides: Athens and Sparta
Outbreak: Fear and suspicion lead to war
The fighting: The first twenty years
Portrait of a soldier: A ship’s captain at war
The world around war: Politics and culture
Portrait of a civilian: Hipparete, an Athenian citizen woman
How the war ended: The fall of Athens
Conclusion and consequences: The triumph of Sparta?
Further reading
Index
- Essential Histories 28, août 2002 - The Arab-Israeli Conflict. The Palestine War 1948, par Efraim Karsh
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war; The burden of history
Warring sides: Strengths and weaknesses of Arabs and Jews
Outbreak : 'The Arabs of Palestine will never submit to partition'
The fighting: From inter-communal strife to inter-state war
Portrait of a soldier: Trapped on the battlefield
The world around war: The great game
Portrait of a civilian: Leaving Jerusalem
How the war ended: From ceasefire to armistice
Conclusion and consequences: Perpetuating the Arab-Israeli conflict
- Essential Histories 29, août 2002 - The Thirty Years' War 1618–1648, par Richard Bonney
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: The making of alliances
Warring sides: Protestand divisions and unifying issues in the Catholic alliance
Outbreak:The Bohemian rebellion 1618-1648
The fighting: War in Germany 1621-1648
Portrait of a soldier: The Mercenaries
The world around war: The impact of war
Portrait of a civilian: Witness accounts
How the war ended: Negotiating for the future
Conclusion and consequences: A permanent settlement?
- Essential Histories 30, août 2002 - The Second World War (3). The war at sea, par Alastair Finlan, Mark J Grove et Philip D Grove
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: The Second World War
Warring sides: Reluctant adversaries
Outbreak: Opening moves
The fighting: Across the world's seas
Portrait of a soldier: Peter Herbert Owen, Royal Navy midshipman
The world around war: The impact of war
Portrait of a civilian: John Delaney-Nash, merchant mariner
How the war ended: The German fleet is scuttled
Conclusion and consequences: The price of admiralty
- Essential Histories 31, août 2002 - The Russo-Japanese War 1904–1905, par Geoffrey Jukes
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: Russia's foothold in the Far East
Warring sides: Relative strengths of Russia and Japan
Outbreak : The strike on Port Arthur
The fighting: Russian might and Japanese manoeuvres
Portrait of a soldier : Russia's harsh reality
The world around war: Russian defeats add to domestic unrest
Portrait of a civilian: The impact on neutral China
Conclusion and consequences: Witte woos the US public
- Essential Histories 32, septembre 2002 - The Second World War (6). Northwest Europe 1944–1945, par Russell Hart et Stephen A Hart
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: The road to D-Day
Warring sides: A military audit
Outbreak : The Allies invade France
The fighting: From D-Day to victory
Portrait of a soldier: Donald Burgett
The world around war: Rationing and retaliation
Portrait of a civilian: Brenda McBryde
How the war ended: The road to VE Day
Conclusion and consequences: 'The most devastating and costly war'
- Essential Histories 33, septembre 2002 - Byzantium at War. AD 600–1453, par John Haldon
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war : The political world of Byzantium
Warring sides: Neighbours and enemies
Outbreak: Why and how did Byzantium fight wars?
The fighting: Organising for war
Portrait of a soldier: Recruitment, discipline, and life on campaign
The world around war: War and peace
Portrait of a civilian: Matrios - a farmer
How the wars ended: Death of an empire
Conclusion and consequences: War, peace, and survival
Further reading
Byzantine rulers AD 527–1453
Index
- Essential Histories 34, septembre 2002 - The French Wars 1667–1714. The Sun King at war, par John A. Lynn
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: Themes of Louis's international policy
Warring sides: States, armies, navies and warfare
Outbreak: Drawing the sword
The fighting: The campaigns for gloire
Portrait of a soldier: Marie Magdelaine Mouron
The world around war: Predatory armies
Portrait of a civilian: Mme De Sevigne
How the war ended: Peace by exhaustion
Conclusion and consequences: The legacies of war
- Essential Histories 35, septembre 2002 - The Second World War (2). Europe 1939–1943, par Robin Havers
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: The gathering storm
Warring sides: The road to war
Outbreak: 'I have determined on a solution by force'
The fighting: Hitler strikes
Portrait of a soldier: Donald Edgar
The world around war: The home front
Portrait of a civilian: Colin Perry
How the war ended: The end of the beginning
Conclusion and consequences: A world at war
- Essential Histories 36, janvier 2003 - The Greek and Persian Wars 499–386 BC, par Philip de Souza
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: The coming of the Persian
Warring sides: Persia, Sparta and Athens
Outbreak: Dareios sends an expedition to Greece
The fighting: Xerxes’ invasion of Greece
Portrait of a soldier: Aristodemos the Spartan
The world around war: Persian architecture
Portraits of civilians: Demakedes and Demartos
How the war ended: The Greeks attack the Persian Empire
Conclusion and consequences: The Peloponnesian War
Further reading
Index
- Essential Histories 37, octobre 2002 - The Spanish Civil War. 1936–1939, par Frances Lannon
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war : The democratic experiment
Outbreak: From the Popular Front to Civil War
Warring sides: Spain divides
The fighting: War, revolution and international involvement
Portrait of a soldier: Front line volunteers
The world around war: Two Spains
Portrait of a civilian: Women and war: two memoirs
How the war ended: Franco’s victory
Conclusion and consequences: The Spanish Civil War in perspective
Further reading
Index
- Essential Histories 38, novembre 2002 - The Vietnam War 1956–1975, par Andrew Wiest
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: The Cold War
Warring sides: Superpower verus guerrilla forces
Outbreak: An undeclared war
The fighting: Battles of attrition
Portrait of a soldier: John Young
The world around war: A nation divided
Portrait of a civilian: Kim Herzinger
How the war ended: US withdrawal
Conclusion and consequences: Legacies of victory and defeat
- Essential Histories 39, octobre 2002 - The Napoleonic Wars (4). The fall of the French empire 1813–1815, par Gregory Fremont-Barnes
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: Origins of Prussian and Russian hostility
Warring sides: Opposing forces
Outbreak: A bid for revenge
The fighting: The 'War of German Liberation' and the invasion of France
Portrait of a soldier: Captain Cavalie Mercer, Royal Horse Artillery
The world around war: London - splendour and squalor
Portrait of a civilian: Lord Castlereagh, British Foreign Secretary
How the war ended: Denouement at Waterloo
Conclusion and consequences: Europe restored and the Napoleonic legacy
- Essential Histories 40, novembre 2009 - The Anglo-Afghan Wars 1839–1919, par Gregory Fremont-Barnes
- Essential Histories 41, octobre 2002 - The War of 1812, par Carl Benn
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: A small war with complex causes
Warring sides: Soldiers, sailors and warriors
Outbreak: America sets its sights on Canada
The fighting: The war on land and at sea
Portrait of a soldier: Black Hawk's war
The world around war: Propaganda and protest
Portrait of a civilian: John Strachan's war
How the war ended: The peace of Christmas Eve
Conclusion and consequences: The world's longest undefended border?
- Essential Histories 42, octobre 2002 - Caesar's Civil War. 49–44 BC, par Adrian Goldsworthy
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: The First Triumvirate
Warring sides: Legion against legion
Outbreak: Crossing the Rubicon
The fighting: Civil War
Portrait of a soldier : Caesar’s centurions
The world around war: A Mediterranean war
Portrait of a civilian: Cicero and the Civil War
How the war ended: The Ides of March
Conclusion and consequences: Civil Wars and the end of the Republic
Glossary
Further Reading
Index
- Essential Histories 43, novembre 2002 - Caesar's Gallic Wars. 58–50 BC, par Kate Gilliver
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war : Building an empire
Warring sides: Discipline vs. spectacle
Outbreak: The migration of the Helvetii
The fighting: Invasion, siege and conquest
Portrait of a soldier: Caesar’s centurions
The world around war: The impact of the conflict
Portrait of a civilian: Roman merchants
How the war ended: Roman triumphs
Conclusion and consequences: Pax Romana
Further reading
Index
- Essential Histories 44, novembre 2002 - The French-Indian War 1754–1760, par Daniel Marston
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: Tension in the Ohio River Valley
Warring sides: The French and British Armies in North America
Outbreak: Entry of the regular soldiers
The fighting: War of the forest and fortress
Portrait of a soldier: Joshua Goodenough - a Roger's Ranger
The world around war: The economic and civilian costs
Portrait of a civilian: Jean Lowry and Titus King
How the war ended: Treaty of Paris and the Indian uprising
Conclusion and consequences: Ramifications for the future
- Essential Histories 45, novembre 2002 - The American Revolution 1774–1783, par Daniel Marston
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: Colonial agitation
Warring sides: Linear and irregular warfare
Outbreak: Shot heard round the world
The fighting
Portrait of a soldier: Massachusetts professional
The world around war: War on the homefront
Portrait of a civilian: Boston loyalist
How the war ended: Stalemate
Conclusion and consequences: Influence of the American Revolution
- Essential Histories 46, août 2002 - War in Japan 1467–1615, par Stephen Turnbull
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: Loyalty to the shogun collapses
Warring sides: Rival samurai armies
Outbreak: The age of fission
The fighting: Samurai at war
Portrait of a soldier: Kato Kiyomasa
The world around war: The end of the farmer-warrior
Portrait of a civilian: Sen Rikyu
How the war ended: The triumph of the Tokugawa
Conclusion and consequences: Japan closes its doors
- Essential Histories 47, juin 2002 - The French Religious Wars 1562–1598, par Robert Jean Knecht
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war; Religious dissent and aristocratic discontent
Warring sides: The Crown and the Huguenots
Outbreak: The first war (2 April 1562-12 March 1563)
The fighting: From the 'Surprise de Meaux' to the siege of Rouen
Portrait of a soldier: Two soldier writers, one Huguenot captain
The world around war: The impact of the Wars of Religion on France's neighbours
Portrait of a civilian: a lawyer, a surgeon and a pastor
How the war ended: Henry IV's conversion
Conclusion and consequences
- Essential Histories 48, février 2003 - The Second World War (4). The Mediterranean 1940–1945, par Paul Collier
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: Italian imperialism
Warring sides: Italian propaganda, German professionalism and Allied industiralization
Outbreak: A parallel war
The fighting: In all directions at once
Portrait of a soldier: A modest hero
The world around war: Politics and war
Portrait of a civilian: A child in the siege of annihilation: malta 1940–43
How the war ended: Not necessarily in peace
Conclusion and consequences: The end of empire
Further reading
Index
- Essential Histories 49, mars 2003 - The Suez Crisis 1956, par Derek Varble
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: The Suez Crisis and its military implications
Warring sides: Diversity in capabilities, doctrine, and leadership
Outbreak: Britain, France and Israel contemplate forceful resolution
The fighting: Crisis becomes war
Portrait of a soldier: Israeli commandos
How the war ended: Britain and France abandon revise
Portrait of a civilian: Destruction in Egypt and Gaza
Conclusion and consequences: A transitional conflict
Further reading
Index
- Essential Histories 50, mars 2005 - The Texas War of Independence 1835–1836. From Outbreak to the Alamo to San Jacinto, par Alan C Huffines
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war
Warring sides
Outbreak
The fighting
Portrait of a soldier
The world around war
Portrait of a civilian
How the war ended
Conclusion and consequences
- Essential Histories 51, mars 2003 - The Franco-Prussian War 1870–1871, par Stephen Badsey
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: The Germans and the French
Warring sides: The nations in arms
Outbreak: The Ems telegram
The fighting: The invasion of France
Portrait of a soldier: Captain Léonce Patry
The world around war: The people’s war
Portrait of a civilian: Mr Archibald Forbes
How the war ended: The Paris Commune
Conclusion and consequences: The war in history
Further reading
Index
- Essential Histories 52, avril 2003 - The Boer War 1899–1902, par Gregory Fremont-Barnes
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: Historical roots of the conflict
Warring sides: Opposing forces
Outbreak: Spoiling for a fight
The fighting: Briton versus Boer
Portrait of a soldier: Deneys Reitz
The world around war: Imperial apogee
Portrait of a civilian: Emily Hobhouse
How the war ended: Vereeniging
Conclusion and consequences: Cost, lessons and legacy
Glossary
Further reading
Index
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- Essential Histories 54, avril 2003 - The Wars of the Roses. 1455–1485, par Michael Hicks
Sommaire :
Introduction and chronology
Background to war : Collapsing regimes
Warring sides: Part-timers, professionals, and people
Outbreak: Force for change
The fighting: Dash to battle
Portrait of a soldier: Nicholas Harpsfield
The world around war : Life goes on
Portrait of civilians: Female victims
How the war ended: Decisive victories
Conclusion and consequences: Return to normality
Further reading
Index
- Essential Histories 55, mai 2003 - The Gulf War 1991, par Alastair Finlan
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: The origins of the Gulf War
Warring sides: Iraq and the coalition forces
Outbreak: Saddam invades Kuwait
The fighting
Portrait of a soldier: Lieutenant Alex Vernon, 24th Infantry Division (Mechanised)
The world around war
Portrait of a civilian: Dina’s story
How the war ended
Conclusion and consequences: Casualties
Further reading
Index
- Essential Histories 56, août 2003 - The Zulu War 1879, par Ian Knight
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: The Zulu kingdom
Warring sides
Outbreak: British invasion plans
The fighting: The January battles
Portrait of a soldier: Fighting for the empire
The world around war: reaction to the war
Portrait of a civilian: Zulu attitudes towards the war
How the war ended: Renewed offensives
Conclusion and consequences: Pacifying Zululand
Further reading
Index
- Essential Histories 57, juillet 2003 - Genghis Khan & the Mongol Conquests 1190–1400, par Stephen Turnbull
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war : The rise of the Mongols
Warring sides: The Mongol army
Outbreak: Beyond the steppes
The fighting: Building an empire
Portrait of a soldier: Subadai Ba’adur (c1176–1248)
The world around war : Terror and reality
Portrait of a civilian: The sage Changchun 1148–1227
How the war ended: The jungle frontiers
Conclusion and consequences: The Mongol legacy
Further reading
Index
- Essential Histories 58, août 2003- The English Civil Wars 1642–1651, par Peter Gaunt
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: The causes and origins of the English Civil Wars
Outbreak: Charles I and the descent into war in three kingdoms, 1625–42
Warring sides: Raising the armies, 1642
The fighting: The English Civil War, 1642–46
Portrait of a soldier: Soldiers’ stories
The world around war: The wider context
Portrait of a civilian: Civilians’ stories
How the war ended: The failure of peace and the renewal of war, 1646–49
Conclusion and consequences: The legacy of the Civil Wars
Further reading
Index
- Essential Histories 59, septembre 2003 - The Plains Wars 1757–1900, par Charles M Robinson III
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war: North and South
Warring sides
Outbreak
The fighting: Battle on the Plains
Portrait of a soldier: Survivors
The world around war
Portrait of a civilian: Women and children
Conclusion and consequences
Principal Indian characters
Further reading
Index
- Essential Histories 60, avril 2004 - The Spanish Invasion of Mexico 1519–1521, par Charles M Robinson III
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war
Warring sides
Outbreak
The fighting
Portrait of a soldier
The world around war
Portrait of a civilian
How the war ended
Conclusion and consequences
- Essential Histories 61, mai 2010 - The Chinese Civil War 1945–49, par Michael Lynch
Sommaire :
Introduction
The Two Sides – Nationalists and Communists
The Great Protagonists – Chiang Kaishek and Mao Zedong
The Fighting
The Set Pieces
Mao’s Red
Chiang’s Forces
Outside Involvement
The Climax
Why the war was won and lost
Further Reading
Index
- Essential Histories 62, octobre 2003 - The Ottoman Empire 1326–1699, par Stephen Turnbull
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war
Warring sides
Outbreak
The fighting
Portrait of a soldier
The world around war
Portrait of a civilian
How the war ended
Conclusion and consequences
- Essential Histories 63, novembre 2004 - The Collapse of Yugoslavia 1991–1999, par Alastair Finlan
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war
Outbreak
Warring sides
The fighting
Portrait of a soldier
The world around war
Portrait of a civilian
How the war ended
Conclusion and consequences
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- Essential Histories 65, mars 2006 - The Anglo-Irish War. The Troubles of 1913–1922, par Peter Cottrell
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to War
Warring Sides
Outbreak
The fighting
Portrait of a soldier
The world around war
Portrait of a civilian
How the war ended
Conclusions and consequences
Bibliography
Index
- Essential Histories 66, novembre 2006 - The Wars of the Barbary Pirates. To the shores of Tripoli: the rise of the US Navy and Marines, par Gregory Fremont-Barnes
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to War
Warring States
Outbreak
The Fighting
Portrait of a Sailor
The World Around War
Portrait of a Civilian
How the Wars Ended
Conclusions and Consequences
Further Reading
Index
- Essential Histories 67, février 2007 - Ancient Israel at War 853–586 BC, par Brad Kelle
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to War
Warring Sides
Outbreak
The Fighting
Portrait of a Soldier
The World around War
Portrait of a Civilian
How the War Ended
Conclusions and Consequences
Further Reading
Index
- Essential Histories 68, mai 2007 - The Indian Mutiny 1857–58, par Gregory Fremont-Barnes
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war
Warring sides
Outbreak
The fighting
Portrait of a soldier
The world around war
Portrait of a civilian
How the war ended
Conclusion and consequences
Further reading
Index
- Essential Histories 69, novembre 2008 - The Russian Civil War 1918–22, par David Bullock
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to War
Warring Sides
Outbreak
The Fighting
Portrait of a Soldier
The World Around War
Portrait of a Civilian
How the War Ended
Conclusion and Consequences
Further Reading
Index
- Essential Histories 70, août 2008 - The Irish Civil War 1922–23, par Peter Cottrell
Sommaire :
Introduction
Chronology
Background to war
Warring sides
Outbreak
The fighting
Portrait of a soldier
The world around war
Portrait of a civilian
How the war ended
Conclusion and consequences
Further reading
Index
- Essential Histories 71, mai 2009 - The Great Islamic Conquests AD 632–750, par David Nicolle
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