Zachary Kent

  • 11

    Catalog books

  • 24

    Works

  • 1992 to 2011

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Zachary Kent writes concise, accessible histories and literary introductions that fit classroom and casual reading. His books range from focused battle studies like The Battle of Chancellorsville to broader surveys such as The Persian Gulf War, approaching each subject with clear chronology and attention to turning points.

Kent also explores cultural and biographical topics, producing compact studies on figures and works like Edgar Allan Poe and George Armstrong Custer. His short-format titles prioritize essential context, primary events, and readable explanations for readers seeking a succinct overview.

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Author At A Glance

Best known for: Concise military history overviews • Short, accessible battle studies • Biographical sketches of historical figures

Genres and themes: Military history • American wars and battles • Educational nonfiction

Who this author is best for: Good for readers seeking clear, compact introductions to battles, campaigns, and military figures.

Browse by topic—pick a specific war or battle title to get a focused, easily readable overview.

Top Books To Start With

  1. George Armstrong Custer: Civil War General and Western Legend (Historical American Biographies)

    Enslow Pub Inc • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 128 pages.

  2. Andrew Carnegie: Steel King and Friend to Libraries (Historical American Biographies)

    Enslow Pub Inc • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 128 pages.

  3. The Persian Gulf War: "The Mother of All Battles" (American War)

    Enslow Pub Inc • 1994 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1994 • 128 pages.

  4. Edgar Allan Poe

    Enslow Publishers • 2001 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2001 • 128 pages.

  5. The Battle of Chancellorsville (Cornerstones of Freedom) [Paperback] by Kent

    Scholastic Library Pub • 1995 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1995 • 32 pages.

  6. The Civil War: "A House Divided" (American War)

    Enslow Pub Inc • 1994 • quick commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

  7. World War I

    Enslow Pub Inc • 1994 • quick commitment

  8. Williamsburg (Cornerstones of Freedom)

    Scholastic Library Pub • 1992 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1992 • 32 pages.

  9. Williamsburg (Cornerstones of Freedom. Second Series)

    Scholastic Library Pub • 1992 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1992 • 31 pages.

  10. Civil War

    Enslow Publishing, LLC • 2011 • commitment varies by edition

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

How The Picks Compare

  • Andrew Carnegie: Steel King and Friend to Libraries (Historical American Biographies) gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while George Armstrong Custer: Civil War General and Western Legend (Historical American Biographies) leans later in the catalog.

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