@article{772673,
      note = {Previous editions published as: Encyclopedia of warrior  peoples and fighting groups. Santa Barbara, Calif. :  ABC-CLIO, ©1998.},
      author = {Davis, Paul K., and Hamilton, Allen Lee,},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/772673},
      title = {Encyclopedia of historical warrior peoples & modern  fighting groups /},
      abstract = {Ever since mankind began organizing military forces, some  have excelled in their craft. This came about either by  fortuitous circumstances, outstanding leadership, or  specialized instruction or training. In some cases, entire  societies were geared toward military excellence. It is  these populations and units that are the focus of this  work.},
      recid = {772673},
      pages = {1 online resource (683 pages)},
}