The Great Battles of All Nations From Marathon to the Surrender of Cronje in South Africa 490 B.C. to the Present Day V1 is a comprehensive historical account of some of the most significant battles in world history. Written by Archibald Wilberforce, the book covers a broad range of battles from ancient times to the present day, including the Battle of Marathon, the Battle of Waterloo, and the Siege of Ladysmith during the Second Boer War.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different battle ...
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The Great Battles of All Nations From Marathon to the Surrender of Cronje in South Africa 490 B.C. to the Present Day V1 is a comprehensive historical account of some of the most significant battles in world history. Written by Archibald Wilberforce, the book covers a broad range of battles from ancient times to the present day, including the Battle of Marathon, the Battle of Waterloo, and the Siege of Ladysmith during the Second Boer War.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different battle. Each chapter provides a detailed description of the battle, including the strategies and tactics used by the opposing forces, the key players involved, and the outcome of the battle. The author also provides background information on the historical context of each battle, such as the political and social conditions that led to the conflict.The book is well-researched and provides a wealth of information on each battle, making it an excellent resource for students, historians, and anyone interested in military history. The author's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book accessible to readers of all levels of knowledge.Overall, The Great Battles of All Nations From Marathon to the Surrender of Cronje in South Africa 490 B.C. to the Present Day V1 is a must-read for anyone interested in military history and the significant battles that have shaped the world.1899. Part 1 of 2. Profusely Illustrated. Contents: The Battle of Marathon-490 B.C.; The Battle of Salamis-480 B.C.; The Siege of Syracuse-413 B.C.; The Victory of Arbela-331 B.C.; The Defeat of Hannibal-207 B.C.; The Victory of Arminius Over the Roman Legions-A.D. 9; The Sack of Rome-A.D. 408-412; Attila, Surnamed the Scourge of God-A.D. 451; The Defeat of Islam-A.D. 732; The Crusades-A.D. 1095-1272; The Battle of Hastings-A.D. 1066; Cressy, Poitiers, and Agincourt-A.D. 1346-1415; The Battle of Orleans-A.D. 1429; and The Fall of Granada-A.D. 1491. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417930799.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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