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    The Dangerous, Disastrous, Unusual History of War
    The Dangerous, Disastrous, Unusual History of War
    The Dangerous, Disastrous, Unusual History of War
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    The Dangerous, Disastrous, Unusual History of War

    Written by Craig Sodaro

    Narrated by Various Narrators

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    About this audiobook

    The history of war is filled with extraordinary battles, heartbreaking tragedy, and deadly weapons. Trace the history of war from the ancient Greeks and Romans to the modern day fight against terrorism. From knights in armor to aircraft armed with powerful bombs, discover how wars have changed the course of human history.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Press
    Release dateMar 1, 2013
    ISBN9781476576572
    The Dangerous, Disastrous, Unusual History of War

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