Great Captains

Great Captains by Theodore Ayrault Dodge is a comprehensive historical account of some of the most prominent military leaders in world history. The book covers the lives and military campaigns of 14 great captains, including Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte, and George Washington. The author provides a detailed analysis of the tactics, strategies, and leadership qualities that made these captains successful on the battlefield. He also delves into the historical context and political climate of each captain's era, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities that these leaders faced.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different captain. The chapters are organized chronologically, starting with Alexander the Great and ending with General Robert E. Lee. Each chapter provides a detailed account of the captain's life and military campaigns, including key battles and tactics used.Overall, Great Captains is a must-read for anyone interested in military history or leadership. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and strategies of some of the most successful military leaders in history, and offers valuable insights into what it takes to be a great captain.1889. A course of six lectures showing the influence on the art of war of the campaigns of Alexander, Hannibal, Caesar, Gustavus Adolphus, Frederick, and Napoleon. These lectures were delivered in Boston, under the auspices of the Lowell Institute, in January, 1889. There conciseness needs but the apology of scant time. Little can be said about Alexander or Napoleon within the limit of an hour. The sketches are of necessity meager. They are a summary in part of a larger work, of which the author hopes soon to begin the publication, in which a volume will be devoted to each great captain, and mention made of other soldiers who have contributed to the growth of the art of war. The lectures aim to indicate briefly what we owe to the great captains, and to draw an intelligible outline of their careers, which may be filled in by reference to the extended narratives of others. Historical detail often assumes prominence in the mind to the exclusion of general form. It is the latter which it is attempted to portray.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.