Encyclopedia of Warrior Peoples and Fighting Groups

by Paul K. Davis and Allen Lee Hamilton

Book Overview

Many military groups throughout the world have excelled in their craft either by fortuitous circumstances, outstanding leadership, or intense training. This volume surveys the units and populations... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874369614
• ISBN13: 9780874369618
• Release Date: November 1998
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.4" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

One of the best I have ever read!!!

This book is fantastic! I learned more in two days with this book than an entire semester in a college classroom. I love the writing. Some of the pieces read like novels. I do wish there were more illustrations, but one can't have everything. And I agree with the review by Clint from Texas that the guy from Turtle Island or where ever definitely has an agenda. ... Whoever reads this, listen to me, "this book belongs in your collection." I just hope there is a volume two in the works.

Totally different opinion

After reading the first review from Turtle Island, I wonder if he is reading the same book that I am. After some reflection, it occurs to me that the reviewer has much more of an issue with his own limited perceptions than with this book. I found WARRIOR PEOPLES to be informative, educational, VERY useful as a research tool, and amazingly well-written. It would be interesting to see what actual credentials the Turtle Island reviewer possesses; he certainly cites no concrete examples, but instead engages in unfounded and obviously biased criticisms. I give WARRIOR PEOPLES five stars; any military historian or history buff would do well to have this book in their libraries.