An updated reference to notable wars throughout history.Dictionary of Wars, Third Edition contains detailed summaries of all notable wars from throughout history, spanning more than 4,000 years. Completely updated and expanded, this volume is an authoritative source on the global conflicts, civil wars, mutinies, punitive expeditions, undeclared wars, rebellions, and revolutions that have occurred throughout the world. This edition contains new and updated entries, illustrations, and front and back matter. Facts are presented in a lively and engaging manner, and the scope of the book is truly impressive. Approximately 1,850 entries are extensively cross-referenced to help readers find the information they want. This book deals exclusively with military information, often specifying political, social, economic, and cultural influences on military operations. New coverage includes:Battle of GranicusChechen Civil War of 1999-2002Cote d'Ivoire Civil War of 2002-Fijian Rebellion of 2000Guinea-Bissauan Civil War of 1998-99Haitian Uprising of 2000-Indonesian War in AcehMacedonian Civil War of 2001Nepalese Insurgency of 1996-Nigerian Uprisings of 1999-Palestinian Uprising of 2000-Solomon Islands Insurrection of 1999-2003U.S. invasion of AfghanistanU.S. invasion of IraqUzbekistan Uprising of 2005. Read Less