Encyclopedia of Conflicts since World War II Book

Discusses the roots of war, various alliances and summit meetings meant to forestall conflict, and the background and events connected with numerous specific conflicts in the second half of the twentieth century.

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Since the end of World War II, there has hardly been a year without revolutions, civil war, uprisings, ethnic cleansings, etc. This new illustrated, four-volume encyclopedia researches 172 recent and significant post-World War II conflicts. Ranging from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, the text is divided into three sections: introductory essays on the causes of conflict, descriptions of various diplomatic efforts, and a discussion of conflicts that changed the course of late 20th-century history. Each entry provides the reader with an understanding of what happened, where and why it happened, who the belligerents were, and what (if any) were the objectives and resolutions. This work fills a critical need for a clear, in-depth explanation of recent events, though a few smaller incidents and, of course, Kosovo are missing. It would be convenient if the next edition were in loose-leaf form so the reader could add new pages as the wars go on. A work that should be in every larger public and university library.--Stanley Itkin, Hillside P.L., New Hyde Park, NY Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.