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Essential Histories - North American Conflicts including the ACW & ARW 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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American Civil War, The (1) - The War in the East 1861-May 1863

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Stock #: OSPESS004

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MSRP $20.95

American Civil War, The - 1861-1863 (History Channel Club Edition)

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American Revolution 1774-1783, The

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Stock #: OSPESS045

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MSRP $23.95

Mexican War, The - 1846-1848

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Stock #: OSPESS025

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MSRP $19.95

Plains Wars, The - 1757-1900

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Stock #: OSPESS059

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MSRP $19.95

War of 1812, The

By: Osprey

Stock #: OSPESS041

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War of 1812, The (2nd Printing)

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Stock #: OSPESS8566

Product Line: Essential Histories - North American Conflicts including the ACW & ARW

MSRP $20.00

Wars of the Barbary Pirates, The - To the Shores of Tripoli - The Rise of the US Navy and Marines

By: Osprey

Stock #: OSPESS066

Product Line: Essential Histories - North American Conflicts including the ACW & ARW

MSRP $19.95

American Civil War, The (2) - The War in the West 1861-July 1863

By: Osprey

Stock #: OSPESS010

Product Line: Essential Histories - North American Conflicts including the ACW & ARW

American Civil War, The (3) - The War in the East 1863-1865

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Stock #: OSPESS005

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American Civil War, The (4) - The War in the West 1863-1865

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Stock #: OSPESS011

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American Civil War, The - 1863-1865 (History Channel Club Edition)

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Product Line: Essential Histories - North American Conflicts including the ACW & ARW

French-Indian War 1754-1760, The

French-Indian War 1754-1760, The

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Stock #: OSPESS044

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Spanish Invasion of Mexico 1519-1521, The

By: Osprey

Stock #: OSPESS060

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Texas War of Independence 1835-1836, The - From Outbreak to the Alamo to San Jacinto

By: Osprey

Stock #: OSPESS050

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