War

War is a definitive illustrated history of warfare, spanning from the ancient world to the 21st century.

Follow the epic 5,000-year story of warfare—from the earliest battles to the War on Terror—with this guided tour of every major conflict.

This book combines a clear and compelling historical narrative with a wealth of fascinating eyewitness accounts and photography throughout, serving as the ultimate guide to the history of military conflict. It covers the armies of ancient Egypt to the rise of Isis in Syria and Iraq, and the ongoing Yemeni civil war.

War explores the battles, the warriors, the tactics, and the weapons and technology that have shaped conflict worldwide. Lavishly illustrated with paintings, photographs, artefacts, and maps, this book offers a uniquely detailed and visually rich view of all major aspects of human conflict.

Whether on the bloody battlefields of the ancient world or in the modern era of drones and laser-guided missiles, this is the complete story of the wars that have shaped our world.