The book gives a very voluminous, factually rich panorama of the military history of the globe from the XXX century BC to the XXI century AD. The virtuoso connection by the author within the framework of one work of different genres - from a chronological set to an essay, as well as the presence of about 800 illustrations and color inserts make the publication a reference book for students, high school students and everyone interested in history. The richest bibliographic section, completing each chapter, acquaints the reader with the best of the existing works of outstanding theorists of military art of all times and countries.