Is religion responsible for the most wars and deaths in. Places wars in their historical context the first reference work of its kind, encyclopedia of wars describes not only the military aspect of wars the causes of conflict, an enumeration of battles, and a summary of the outcomes but also the social and political context in which the wars occurred this provides readers and. Encyclopedia of wars, 3volume set by charles phillips. In the modern period, debates are common over the extent to which religious, economic, or ethnic aspects of a conflict predominate in a given war. In three comprehensive volumes and approximately 2,000 atoz entries this encyclopedia covers major wars, rebellions, and revolutions from 3,500 bce. Philip ii of spain facts for kids kids encyclopedia facts. According to the encyclopedia of wars, out of all 1,763 knownrecorded historical conflicts, 123, or 6. Encyclopedia of wars facts on file library of world. I suspect vox day did a word search of a pdf copy of encyclopedia of.
After defeating the forces of dictator general fulgencio batista, fidel castro became premier of cuba this day in 1959 and transformed the island country into the western hemispheres first communist state. Encyclopedia of wars, 3volume set by charles phillips goodreads. Encyclopedia of wars charles phillips, alan axelrod. The encyclopedia of war offers a unique and comprehensive insight into the history of warfare, with over 650 detailed entries that will be invaluable to history lecturers and students. Prince philip was on active service in the royal navy throughout the second world war. Encyclopedia of wars places wars in their historical context. The goal of theory in any field is to improve our understanding of reality, and our ability to act effectively. The first reference work of its kind, encyclopedia of wars describes not only the military aspect of wars the causes of conflict, an enumeration of battles, and a summary of the outcomes but also the social and political context in which the wars occurred. Encyclopedia of wars 3 volume set charles phillips.
Wmiller2222korean war and vietnam war wikibooks, open. The war is named for king philip, the son of massasoit. King philips war simple english wikipedia, the free. Kids encyclopedia facts use the search form above to search over 700,000 articles in the kiddle encyclopedia. He is a graduate of oxford university and holds an ma from the university of westminster. Philip ii of spain may 21, 1527 september, 1598 was, starting in 1556, king of spain, italy and burgundy, the netherlands, naples, and overseas spanish america. Charles phillips is the author of more than twenty books, including the illustrated history of the first crusades, the world of the medieval knight, and the lost history of aztec and maya. Encyclopedia of wars 2004 edited by american historians charles phillips and alen alexrod considers 1763 wars over five millennia, and conclude that 123 7% involve a religious conflict. Charles phillips has 168 books on goodreads with 6226 ratings.
Euryalus and chanticleer during the greek war of independence, 1900 by william black 2. His long career on wall street and in silicon valley include highlevel positions in financial services corporation morgan stanley and the computer technology corporation oracle. Philip metacom, chief of a wampanoag band, was a son of massasoit, who had greeted the colonists at plymouth in 1621. Encyclopedia of wars charles phillips and alan axelrod encyclopedia of wars copyright 2005 by zenda, inc. Covering every major war, rebellion, and revolution from 3500 bc to the present, they listed 1763 wars and found that only 123 of these can be classified as involving a religious. The encyclopedia of war 2012, edited by gordon martel, concludes that 6% of the wars listed can be labelled religious wars. A political history of americas wars, encyclopedia of world war ii. The encyclopedia is an essential reference work for any library. Portraits of the civil war, what every american should know about american history, and facts on files encyclopedia of historical treaties and alliances.
Encyclopedia of wars 3 volume set facts on file library of world history 9780816028511. Encyclopedia of wars, 3volume set infobase publishing. Counting religious wars in the encyclopedia of wars andrew. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Online, one will find memes like the one below, that shows only a relatively. Ku klux klan kkk is the name given not so much to a specific organization as to a tradition of southern vigilantism that dates back to the time of african american slavery in the early to midnineteenth century, when slave patrols were used to guard against escape, uprising, and other sorts of misbehavior by slaves. There is no section of the book where charles phillips and alan axelrod explicitly categorize wars as religious or nonreligious. This encyclopedia is a comprehensive, highlycredentialed multidisciplinary historical work that examines the numerous ways wars affect societies.
Charles phillips is an established writer of popular history, a contributor to cassells dictionary of modern britain as well as to the chronicle of britain and several illustrated stories. Alan axelrod a comprehensive reference to wars throughout history, including major issues. Apparently there is an index to the encyclopedia of wars which was not in. The conduct of king philips war james drake over the centuries, warfare among european colonists and native americans has earned a reputation for excessive brutality. I suspect vox day did a word search of a pdf copy of encyclopedia of wars, noting which of the entries mentioned religion, and counting up all the. In their encyclopedia of wars, authors charles phillips and alan axelrod attempt a comprehensive listing of wars in history.
He has a keen interest in the mythology and history of the great maya and aztec civilizations and was a key writer on time lifes myth and mankind series. Below is a list of some articles and categories to help you research different topics for school homework help, homeschooling and general education. Encyclopedia of wars, 3volume set hardcover dec 1 2004 by charles phillips author, editor, alan axelrod ph. On this day what happened today in history britannica. This threevolume encyclopedia covers every major war, rebellion, and revolution from the third millennium bce to the present. In the aftermath of king philips war the puritans of new england. A history of espionage during the american civil war 1992 atlantic monthly isbn 08714829. About the authors charles phillips is the author or coauthor of numerous works on history and culture, including my brothers face. Describes the military aspect of wars the causes of c. Encyclopedia of wars each of the 2,000 alphabeticallyarranged entries begins with a boxed summary of principal combatants, principal theaters, declaration, major issues and objectives, outcome, approximate number of men under arms well assume women are included in counts where appropriate, casualties, and treaties. May 17, 2020 the war of greek independence, 1821 to 1833, 1897 by walter alison phillips narrative of cruises in the mediterranean. Selected as a 20 choice oustanding title, the encyclopedia of war covers the history of warfare from ancient times to the present day across the globe.
Charles phillips alan axelrod encyclopedia of wars pdf. Editions of encyclopedia of wars, 3volume set by charles. It is a solid produced by cooling molten material so that the internal arrangement of atoms, or molecules, remains in a random or disordered state, similar to the arrangement in a liquid. With about 1,800 wars, this is probably the most complete overview in english language. The encyclopedia of serial killers by michael newton. Lamars masterful readers encyclopedia of the american west 1977, now available in a revised edition 1998, the encyclopedia of the american west. King philips war 167576, war that pitted native americans against english settlers and their indian allies that was one of the bloodiest conflicts per capita in u. He was born in valladolid, and was the only son of holy roman emperor charles v and his wife to live until he was an adult. Over the last few years i have noticed a relatively common online tactic in refuting the argument that religion is the cause of most wars or violence is to cite charles phillips and alan axelrod encyclopedia of wars, a monumental three volume encyclopedia of ancient, medieval, and modern wars published in 2005. Dec 31, 2016 in their recently published book, encyclopedia of wars, authors charles phillips and alan axelrod document the history of recorded warfare, and from their list of 1763 wars only 123 have been classified to involve a religious cause, accounting for less than 7 percent of all wars and less than 2 percent of all people killed in warfare. Charles phillips and alan axelrod researched the history of warfare for their recently published threevolume work, the encyclopedia of wars.
Alan axelrod a timely and important reference the swiss historian jean jacques babel has estimated that the 5. The encyclopedia provides an overview of the most important events, people, and terms associated with warfare, from the punic wars to the mongol conquest of china and the war on terror. The first reference work of its kind, encyclopedia of wars describes not only the military aspect of warsthe causes of conflict, an enumeration of battles, and a summary of the outcomesbut also the social and political context in which the wars occurred. The hardcover of the encyclopedia of wars by charles phillips, alan axelrod ph. At the end of the war he was on the destroyer hms whelp in the pacific, and was in tokyo bay for the japanese surrender on 2 september 1945. Sage reference is proud to announce the encyclopedia of war and american society. Wars have always arisen, and arise today, from territorial disputes, military rivalries, conflicts of ethnicity and strivings for commercial and economic advantage, and they have always depended on, and depend on today, pride, prejudice, coercion, envy, cupidity.
Each entry begins with an ataglance look at the war in question, including a statement of the causes of the war. He is also a contributor to 1001 battles that changed the course of history 2015, where an earlier version of this. Charles phillips, alan axelrod encyclopedia of wars books. Encyclopedia of wars, 3volume set by charles phillips, alan axelrod, ph. About the author s charles phillips is the author or coauthor of numerous works on history and culture, including my brothers face. Although the focus is on ideas, some account is taken of changing historical circumstances against which strategic thought has unfolded.
Nov 09, 2011 selected as a 20 choice oustanding title, the encyclopedia of war covers the history of warfare from ancient times to the present day across the globe. As more puritans arrived, they needed more land and they. Jun 10, 2012 in their recently published book, encyclopedia of wars, authors charles phillips and alan axelrod document the history of recorded warfare, and from their list of 1763 wars only 123 have been classified to involve a religious cause, accounting for less than 7 percent of all wars and less than 2 percent of all people killed in warfare. War can be necessary and proportionate only if it serves an end worth all this death and destruction. The first reference work of its kind, encyclopedia of wars describes not only the military aspect of wars the causes of conflict, an enumeration of battles, and a summary of the outcomesbut also the social and political context in which the wars occurred. Buy encyclopedia of wars facts on file library of world history fact on file library of world history set 1 by charles phillips, alan axelrod isbn. Encyclopedia of wars charles phillips, alan axelrod bok. Counting religious wars in the encyclopedia of wars. Charles phillips is the author or coauthor of numerous works on history and culture, including my brothers face.
In the case of strategic theory, the interaction between thought and. Encyclopedia of wars by charles phillips, 9780816028511, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Encyclopedia of wars 3 volume set pdf free download epdf. Encyclopedia of wars, 3volume set has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. As of october 2018, he had written more than 150 books, as noted in an online introduction by lynn ware peek before an interview with axelrod on the national public radio station kpcw. Mar 28, 20 a recent comprehensive compilation of the history of human warfare, encyclopedia of wars by charles phillips and alan axelrod documents 1763 wars, of which 123 have been classified to involve a religious conflict. Korean war began june 25, 1950 when soviet backed korean troops from the north of the 38th parallel crossed the boundary into the democratic backed southern korea. Encyclopedia of wars 3 volume set charles phillips, alan axelrod download bok. King philips war metacoms war was a war between native americans and english colonists. King philips war, 167576, with its horrors commit ted on both sides, was ultimately the war to end all wars in new englands battle for supremacy. King philips war was fought between 1675 and 1676 in the area of the united states that is now new england.
Note also what charles phillips and alan axelrod wrote in the encyclopedia of wars. In their recently published book, encyclopedia of wars. Born a slave in milledgeville, ga, he was the 10th of 12 children of nancy and george washington phillips, a minister and farmer after the civil war. Other religious wars philip ii fought with france, england, and the netherlands because of political and religous discontent that came together to cause a lot of revolts. Encyclopedia of wars facts on file library of world history. Portraits of the civil war, what every american should know about american history, and facts on files encyclopedia of. In the aftermath of king philips war the puritans of new england immediately set out to write the history of this traumatic conflict. Illustrated encyclopedia of royal britain by charles. He was the first member of the royal family to be interviewed on television, in may 1961. Encyclopedia of wars by charles phillips, alan axelrod ph. Infobase publishing encyclopedia of wars, 3volume set. When the pilgrims left england, they came to live in massachusetts near the indians. While the initial tenor of these histories adopted the message of the jeremiad, calling the english to reform their ways or suffer further judgment, over time the ways in which the war was remembered.
He was inducted into the arkansas black hall of fame in 2012. King phillips war article about king phillips war by the. Charles phillips, alan axelrod encyclopedia of wars. Kop encyclopedia of wars av charles phillips, alan axelrod pa. Encyclopedia of wars, 3volume set describes the military aspect of wars the causes of conflict, an enumeration of battles, and a summary of the outcomes. And hence too the widespread belief that just causes are few and far between. Alan axelrod is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including the encyclopedia of the american west. Of the religious conflicts, they claim that more than half were waged in the name of islam. War has transformed economic patterns, government policy, public sentiments, social trends and cultural expression. Covering every major war, rebellion, and revolution from 3500 bc to the present, they listed 1763 wars and found that only 123 of these can be classified as involving a religious causeless than seven percent of all wars. Encyclopedia of wars 3 volume set facts on file library of world history 9780816028511 by phillips, charles. Prince philip, duke of edinburgh simple english wikipedia.
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