Charles Oman
Sir Charles William Chadwick Oman, was a British military historian. His reconstructions of medieval battles from the fragmentary and distorted accounts left by chroniclers were pioneering.
A history of England
Journey back to a time when Celtic tribes clashed with Roman legions on a wild and untamed island, setting the stage for the birth of a nation.
By Charles Oman
Warwick, the Kingmaker
Witness the rise of a forgotten nobleman who seized control amidst a kingdom torn apart by war.
By Charles Oman
A history of the Peninsular War, Vol. 6, September 1, 1812-August 5, 1813 : $b The siege of Burgos, the retreat from Burgos, the campaign of Vittoria, the battles of the Pyrenees
Witness the dramatic events that unfolded on the battlefields of Spain, including sieges, retreats, and hard-fought battles, as armies clash for dominance.
By Charles Oman
The Byzantine Empire
Explore the epic story of a powerful empire's rise and fall, filled with tales of trade, military might, and interactions with influential civilizations.
By Charles Oman
A history of the Peninsular War, Vol. 5, Oct. 1811-Aug. 31, 1812 : $b Valencia, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, Salamanca, Madrid
Witness the clash of empires as armies converge on Valencia and Ciudad Rodrigo, where strategic genius and desperate defense collide in a struggle that would determine the fate of nations.
By Charles Oman
Wellington's Army, 1809-1814
Witness the untold stories of camaraderie, hardship, and cultural shifts that shaped the legendary British army during the brutal Peninsular War.
By Charles Oman
A history of the Peninsular War, Vol. 2, Jan.-Sep. 1809 : $b From the battle of Corunna to the end of the Talavera campaign
Witness disarray unfold as Spanish armies struggle against French forces amidst Napoleon's retreat, setting the stage for key battles and the fight for liberation.
By Charles Oman
The Dark Ages, 476-918
Witness the tumultuous transformation of Europe as barbarian kingdoms rise from the ashes of a fallen empire, setting the stage for a new era of conflict and conquest.
By Charles Oman
The Art of War in the Middle Ages A.D. 378-1515
From the ashes of Rome, a new era of warfare rises, where knights clash and strategies evolve.
By Charles Oman
A history of the Peninsular War, Vol. 4, Dec. 1810-Dec. 1811 : $b Massena's retreat, Fuentes de Oñoro, Albuera, Tarragona
Amidst strategic retreats and brutal sieges, two armies clash in a struggle for dominance across the Iberian Peninsula.
By Charles Oman
A history of the Peninsular War, Vol. 1, 1807-1809 : $b From the treaty of Fontainbleau to the battle of Corunna
Amidst political intrigue and military ambitions, a continent trembles as Napoleon sets his sights on Spain, igniting a war that will reshape nations.
By Charles Oman
A history of the Peninsular War, Vol. 3, Sep. 1809-Dec. 1810 : $b Ocaña, Cadiz, Bussaco, Torres Vedras
Against a backdrop of political turmoil, a cunning general navigates treacherous alliances and bloody encounters, setting the stage for a decisive shift in a brutal war.
By Charles Oman