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Title: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo
Contents: The battle of Marathon -- Defeat of the Athenians at Syracuse, B.C. 413 -- The battle of Arbela, B.C. 331 -- The battle of the Metaurus, B.C. 207 -- Victory of Arminius over the Roman Legions under Varus, A.D. 9 -- The battle of Chalons, A.D. 451 -- The battle of Tours, A.D. 732 -- The battle of Hastings, A.D. 1066 -- Joan of Arc's Victory over the English at Orleans, A.D. 1429 -- The defeat of the Spanish Armada, A.D. 1588 -- The battle of Blenheim, A.D. 1704 -- The battle of Pultowa, A.D. 1709 -- Victory of the Americans over Burgoyne at Saratoga, A.D. 1777 -- The battle of Valmy, A.D. 1792 -- The battle of Waterloo, A.D. 1815.
Credits: Produced by John Hill and David Widger
Summary: "The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo" by Sir Edward Creasy is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work analyzes key battles throughout history, arguing for their significance in shaping the course of human civilization, from the battle of Marathon in ancient Greece to the battle of Waterloo in the 19th century. The focus lies on the moral and strategic implications of these encounters, particularly how they influenced political dynamics and social transformation across generations. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the Battle of Marathon, highlighting the dire situation faced by the Athenians against an overwhelming Persian force. It introduces key figures in the Athenian council of war, including the general Miltiades, who advocates for immediate action against the Persians despite the numerical disadvantage. Creasy explains the strategic and moral dimensions of this pivotal moment in history, illustrating how the decisions made by the Athenian leaders not only determined the fate of their city but also had lasting repercussions for the development of Western civilization. The author emphasizes the importance of this victory, framing it as a critical juncture in defending European liberty against Eastern tyranny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Creasy, Edward Shepherd, Sir, 1812-1878
EBook No.: 4061
Published: May 1, 2003
Downloads: 480
Language: English
Subject: Battles
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo
Contents: The battle of Marathon -- Defeat of the Athenians at Syracuse, B.C. 413 -- The battle of Arbela, B.C. 331 -- The battle of the Metaurus, B.C. 207 -- Victory of Arminius over the Roman Legions under Varus, A.D. 9 -- The battle of Chalons, A.D. 451 -- The battle of Tours, A.D. 732 -- The battle of Hastings, A.D. 1066 -- Joan of Arc's Victory over the English at Orleans, A.D. 1429 -- The defeat of the Spanish Armada, A.D. 1588 -- The battle of Blenheim, A.D. 1704 -- The battle of Pultowa, A.D. 1709 -- Victory of the Americans over Burgoyne at Saratoga, A.D. 1777 -- The battle of Valmy, A.D. 1792 -- The battle of Waterloo, A.D. 1815.
Credits: Produced by John Hill and David Widger
Summary: "The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo" by Sir Edward Creasy is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work analyzes key battles throughout history, arguing for their significance in shaping the course of human civilization, from the battle of Marathon in ancient Greece to the battle of Waterloo in the 19th century. The focus lies on the moral and strategic implications of these encounters, particularly how they influenced political dynamics and social transformation across generations. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the Battle of Marathon, highlighting the dire situation faced by the Athenians against an overwhelming Persian force. It introduces key figures in the Athenian council of war, including the general Miltiades, who advocates for immediate action against the Persians despite the numerical disadvantage. Creasy explains the strategic and moral dimensions of this pivotal moment in history, illustrating how the decisions made by the Athenian leaders not only determined the fate of their city but also had lasting repercussions for the development of Western civilization. The author emphasizes the importance of this victory, framing it as a critical juncture in defending European liberty against Eastern tyranny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Creasy, Edward Shepherd, Sir, 1812-1878
EBook No.: 4061
Published: May 1, 2003
Downloads: 480
Language: English
Subject: Battles
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.