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Star Wars Battles That Changed the Galaxy
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the intricate battles and strategic turning points within a beloved sci-fi universe. It's perfect for anyone interested in how key conflicts have shaped the galaxy's fate, providing rich insights and stunning visuals that bring these epic confrontations to life.
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The conflicts of the Star Wars galaxy presented in the style of DK's military history encyclopedias
Explore the "Wars" in Star Wars as never before!
Enter a galaxy ravaged by conflict and discover the complete story of the epic struggles that define the Star Wars movies. This ambitious book presents major galactic conflicts from an in-world "historical" perspective- each battle is depicted with captivating imagery, explored with newly commissioned maps, and explained through detailed analysis of tactics, famous commanders, legendary warriors, key moments, and its impact on wider galactic history.
This is the perfect book for any Star Wars fan, budding military historian, or would-be rebel hero!
AND TM 2021 LUCASFILM LTD.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241418703
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 28 October 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: DK
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 260.0mm
Height: 308.0mm
Weight: 1654g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Jason Fry (Author) Jason Fry is the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars- The Last Jedi and has written or co-written more than forty novels, short stories, and other works set in the galaxy far, far away. His other books include the Servants of the Empire quartet and the young-adult space-fantasy series The Jupiter Pirates. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, son, and about a metric ton of Star Wars stuff.
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