| Author | : Jonathan F. Vance |
| File Size | : 43,5 Mb |
| Publisher | : ABC-CLIO |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 03 October 2000 |
| ISBN | : 9781576070680 |
| Pages | : 0 pages |
Encyclopedia of Prisoners of War and Internment by Jonathan F. Vance Book PDF Summary
An A–Z reference guide that provides a valuable overview of the history of prisoners of war and interned civilians, from earliest times to the present. This invaluable A–Z reference work presents nearly 300 entries that survey the history of prisoners of war and interned civilians from the earliest times to the present, with emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. Medical conditions, international law, exchanges of prisoners, organizations working on behalf of POWs, and trials associated with the treatment of captives are just some of the themes explored. Entries range from the Ardeatine Caves Massacre to Kurt Vonnegut.
