A glossary of historical terms
The dictionary is a compendium of facts, figures, mini-biographies and definitions of historical terms. It covers people, places, key events and epochs. Each entry is concise and expertly written, and the dictionary is ideal as a study tool or to improve your knowledge of history.
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National army of China, created in Yan'an in the 1930s from the nucleus of the communist Chinese 8th Route Army, which made no distinction between civilians and soldiers. Victorious in the Chinese...
