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

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).

• Provides the reader with an informative, accessible account of important independence wars that have shaped our present world

• Includes introductory essays that help readers understand the causes and effects of each war

• Supplies a detailed chronology of each conflict that will help students place all of the related important events conflict in time, in addition to key images and maps that provide a visual component to historic conflicts

• Presents detailed material in a straightforward, easily comprehensible manner that makes this resource ideal for all readers interested in history