The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo

By Edward Shepherd Creasy

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** Explore how a select number of battles influenced the rise and fall of nations, civilizations, and the very course of history.

Genres

History - General History - Warfare

Released

2003-05-01

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Summary

** "The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo" by Sir Edward Creasy is a historical exploration that examines fifteen key battles and their lasting impact on civilization. Ranging from ancient Greece to the 1800s, the narrative considers the moral and strategic consequences of battles such as Marathon. The book brings to life the tension of the Battle of Marathon, where figures like Miltiades push for brave tactics against the Persian army. Creasy shows how these clashes impacted societal change, as victory at Marathon defended European freedom from Eastern control and influenced the future of the Western world. **