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Essential Histories - Ancient Period - 1500 A.D. Historical Books

Each book studies the origins, politics, fighting and repercussions of one major war or theatre of war, from both military and civilian perspectives. Maps, photography and contemporary illustrations support each text. Books in Osprey’s Essential Histories series span 3,000 years of human conflict, and upon completion in 2004, the series will number 65 volumes. Most major wars from the Punic Wars to the Iran-Iraq War are covered in single volumes, whilst four to six book sets are devoted to the First World War, the Second World War, the Napoleonic Wars and the American Civil War. Featuring full-color maps, diagrams and photography throughout, each book in Osprey’s Essential Histories series also includes pictures of contemporary artwork and artifacts, providing a full visual appreciation of how it was to live through each war. Essential Histories are an important reference resource for students, teachers, academics, history enthusiasts and hobbyists.

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Caesar's Civil War 49-44 BC

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Caesar's Civil War 49-44 BC (2009 Edition)

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Caesar's Gallic Wars 58-50 BC (1st Edition)

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Caesar's Gallic Wars 58-50 BC (Second Edition)

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Crusades, The

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Hundred Years War 1337-1453, The

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Peloponnesian War 431-404 BC, The

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Punic Wars 264-146 BC, The

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Rise of Imperial Rome, The - AD 14-193

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Rome at War - AD 293-696

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Stock #: OSPESS021

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Wars of Alexander the Great, The - 336-323 BC

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Stock #: OSPESS026

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Wars of the Roses 1455-1485

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Stock #: OSPESS054

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Ancient Israel at War 853-586 BC

Ancient Israel at War 853-586 BC

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Stock #: OSPESS067

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Byzantium at War 600-1453 AD

Byzantium at War 600-1453 AD

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Stock #: OSPESS033

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Campaigns of the Norman Conquest

Campaigns of the Norman Conquest

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Genghis Khan & the Mongol Conquests 1190-1400

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Stock #: OSPESS057

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Great Islamic Conquests AD 632-750, The

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Greek and Persian Wars 499-386 BC, The

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Stock #: OSPESS036

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Ottoman Empire 1326-1699, The

Ottoman Empire 1326-1699, The

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Stock #: OSPESS062

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