The Roots and Consequences of Independence Wars: Conflicts that Changed World History

by Spencer C Tucker and Spencer C. Tucker

This book covers 26 independence wars that have irrevocably changed the world, beginning with the Maccabean Revolt against Rome (167-160 BCE) and ending with the Tamil War for Independence in Sri Lanka (1983-2009).

Throughout history, people longing for independence have fought wars to win their freedom. Some of these wars, such as the American Revolution and the Israeli War of Independence, were great successes. Others, such as the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1440855986
• ISBN13: 9781440855986
• Release Date: March 2018
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.1" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years