This site features extracts from the books in the Wars of the Twentieth Century series, which as the title states, deal with wars that occurred in the 20th century. The wars and conflicts result from varied causes: territorial/border, independence/revolutionary, ideological/Cold War, ethnic/sectarian, or in some cases, a combination of these factors. These wars have had profound effects on the peoples and countries involved; furthermore, in many cases, the consequences of these wars continue to be felt right up to the present.