{"product_id":"the-roots-and-consequences-of-spencer-tucker-9781440855986","title":"The Roots and Consequences of Independence Wars: Conflicts that Changed World History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis 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).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThroughout 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 Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire, were devastating failures. In some cases, most notably the Arab Revolt, the outcome had immense repercussions that are still felt today all over the world. This book examines 26 of the most significant independence wars, from ancient times to the modern era and identifies the origins and consequences of these key conflicts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComprehensive overview essays as well as explanations of the causes and consequences of each war give readers the background needed to understand the importance of these seminal events. Additional learning tools include detailed timelines that contextualize all of the key events in the conflict, maps of several of the key battles that help readers visualize the strategies of both sides, and a lengthy bibliography that offers a wealth of options for students looking to further investigate any of the conflicts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Spencer Tucker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1440855986\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440855986\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ABC-CLIO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 440\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 7.10w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/15\/2018 pg. 17","brand":"Spencer Tucker","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47611690713343,"sku":"9781440855986","price":116.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_488b5f09-862e-448a-b51d-a49e78964fe1.jpg?v=1764515435","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-roots-and-consequences-of-spencer-tucker-9781440855986","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}