The Great Battles of All Nations From Marathon to the Surrender of Cronje in South Africa 490 B.C. to the Present Day V1

The book ""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 military conflicts that have taken place across the world. Written by Archibald Wilberforce, the book covers battles that have occurred from as early as 490 B.C. up to the modern day.The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different battle. The battles covered in the book include the likes of Marathon, Waterloo, Gettysburg, and the Battle of the Somme, among others. The author provides a detailed description of each battle, including the events leading up to it, the strategies employed by the opposing forces, and the outcome of the battle.In addition to the historical accounts, the book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the battles and their locations. The author also provides commentary on the significance of each battle and how it impacted the course of history.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 comprehensive and informative book that provides readers with a detailed understanding of some of the most significant battles in world history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history or the impact of war on society.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.