Dictionary of American Military Biography Volume 1-3

An outstanding 3 volume scholarly set that will also appeal to the casual reader of American military history. Spiller and his associates have assembled 400 biographical essays, usually three to five pages long, of pertinent individuals from the French and Indian War through the Vietnam War. Native Americans are included. All branches of the military are represented. The essays, written by an impressive list of scholars, are substantive and combine a factual and analytical approach to biography. Cross-references link the subjects to others prominent in the same period or conflict. A brief bibliography concludes each essay. This work offers a well-integrated building block' approach to American military history, thus providing more than just a collection of biographical sketches. The set is well indexed and includes several useful appendixes. Title: Dictionary of American Military Biography Volume 1-3 Author Name: Spiller, Roger J Location Published: Greenwood Press: 1984 Binding: hardcover Book Condition: Excellent Pages: 1368 Categories: Commanders & Leaders Seller ID: 1414