Famous Battles And How They Shaped The Modern World 1588 1943

Author : D. Beatrice G. Heuser
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ISBN 13 : 9781526727411
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book Famous Battles and how They Shaped the Modern World, 1558-1943 written by D. Beatrice G. Heuser and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why are some battles remembered more than others? Surprisingly, it is not just size that matters, nor the number of dead, the 'decisiveness' of battles or their effects on communities and civilisations. It is their political afterlife - the multiple meanings and political uses attributed to them - that determines their fame. This ground-breaking series goes well beyond military history by exploring the transformation of battles into sites of memory and meaning. Cast into epic myths of the fight of Good against Evil, of punishment for decadence or reward for virtue, of the birth of a nation or the collective assertion against a tyrant, the defense of Civilisation against the Barbarians, Christendom against the Infidel, particular battles have acquired fame beyond their immediate contemporaneous relevance. The great battles of modern history examined in this second volume range from the defeat of the Armada and the relief of Vienna, to Chatham, Culloden, Waterloo, Gettysburg, the Somme and Stalingrad. In each chapter, the historical events surrounding a battle form the backdrop for multiple later interpretations, which, consciously or unconsciously, carry political agendas, some for further bloodshed and sacrifice, but others for the more recent and laudable phenomenon of reconciliation over the graves of the dead.

Author : Beatrice Heuser
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1526727420
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Famous Battles and How They Shaped the Modern World, 1588–1943 written by Beatrice Heuser and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2018-11-30 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why are some battles remembered more than others? Surprisingly, it is not just size that matters, nor the number of dead, the decisiveness of battles or their effects on communities and civilisations. It is their political afterlife the multiple meanings and political uses attributed to them that determines their fame. This ground-breaking series goes well beyond military history by exploring the transformation of battles into sites of memory and meaning. Cast into epic myths of the fight of Good against Evil, of punishment for decadence or reward for virtue, of the birth of a nation or the collective assertion against a tyrant, the defense of Civilisation against the Barbarians, Christendom against the Infidel, particular battles have acquired fame beyond their immediate contemporaneous relevance.The great battles of modern history examined in this second volume range from the defeat of the Armada and the relief of Vienna, to Chatham, Culloden, Waterloo, Gettysburg, the Somme and Stalingrad. In each chapter, the historical events surrounding a battle form the backdrop for multiple later interpretations, which, consciously or unconsciously, carry political agendas, some for further bloodshed and sacrifice, but others for the more recent and laudable phenomenon of reconciliation over the graves of the dead.

Author : Beatrice Heuser
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1473893755
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Famous Battles and How They Shaped the Modern World written by Beatrice Heuser and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2018-08-30 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why are some battles remembered more than others? Surprisingly, it is not just size that matters, nor the number of dead, the decisiveness of battles or their effects on communities and civilisations. It is their political afterlife the multiple meanings and political uses attributed to them that determines their fame. This ground-breaking series goes well beyond military history by exploring the transformation of battles into sites of memory and meaning. Cast into epic myths of the fight of Good against Evil, of punishment for decadence or reward for virtue, of the birth of a nation or the collective assertion against a tyrant, the defence of Civilisation against the Barbarians, Christendom against the Infidel, particular battles have acquired fame beyond their immediate contemporaneous relevance.The epic battles of European history examined in this first volume range from the siege of Troy and the encounters of Marathon and Thermopylai, to the wars of the Israelites which inspired the way many later battles would be narrated; and from the triumphs and defeats of the Roman Empire, to Hastings, the massacre of Bziers and the battle of Courtrai. In each chapter, the historical events surrounding a battle form the backdrop for multi-layer interpretations, which, consciously or unconsciously, carry political agendas.

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Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN 13 : 9780241641484
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Battles That Changed History written by and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the fury of the Punic Wars to the onslaught of Operation Desert Storm, relive the most famous battles in history in this gripping guide. This military history book takes you on a journey through the battlefields of history, from the ancient world to the American Civil War, World War II, Vietnam, the Cold War, and beyond. Maps, paintings, and photographs reveal the stories behind more than 90 of the most important battles ever to take place, and show how fateful decisions led to glorious victories and crushing defeats. From medieval battles and great naval confrontations to the era of high-tech air battles, key campaigns are illustrated and analysed in detail - the weapons, the soldiers, and the military strategy. Famous military leaders are profiled, including Alexander the Great, Napoleon, and Rommel, and crucial arms, armour, and equipment are explained. Whether at Marathon, Agincourt, Gettysburg, or Stalingrad, Battles that Changed History takes you into the thick of combat, and shows how kingdoms and empires have been won and lost on the battlefield.

Author : Frederick Ernest Whitton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781258493233
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Decisive Battles of Modern Times written by Frederick Ernest Whitton and published by . This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Theodore Ropp
Publisher : Free Press
ISBN 13 : 9780020363903
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book War in the Modern World written by Theodore Ropp and published by Free Press. This book was released on 1962 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Martin J. Dougherty
Publisher : Parragon
ISBN 13 : 9781445467634
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 100 Battles That Shaped the World written by Martin J. Dougherty and published by Parragon. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides insight into the history of warfare. Features 100 battles that have had a significant influence on the make up of the modern world.

Author : William Weir
Publisher : Career Press
ISBN 13 : 9781564147462
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 50 Battles that Changed the World written by William Weir and published by Career Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rather than celebrating warfare, 50 Battles That Changed the World looks at the clashes the author believes have had the most profound impact on world history. Listed in order of their relevance to the modern world, they range from the ancient past to the present day and span the globe many times over. This book is not so much about military strategy as the implications of the battles that were vital in shaping civilization as we know it. Some of the battles in this book are familiar to us all-Bunker Hill, which prevented the American Revolution from being stillborn, and Marathon, which kept the world's first democracy alive. Others may be less familiar-the naval battle at Diu (on the Indian Coast), which led to the ascendancy of Western Civilization and the discovery of America, and Yarmuk, which made possible the spread of Islam from Morocco to the Philippines.

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ISBN 13 : 9781782744818
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Battles That Changed History written by and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the battles that shaped history. A highly informative, richly illustrated guide to more than 45 of history's most significant battles, including Megiddo, Marathon, Alesia, Hastings, Nagashino, Yorktown, Waterloo, Gettysburg, Tsushima, Verdun, Stalingrad, the Tet Offensive, Iraqu Freedom, and many more ; it features clear, full-color tactical maps for each battle, showing at a glance the dispositions and movements of the opposing forces ; for each entry, a quick reference panel provides essential details on the battle's date, location, key players, troops, and outcome.

Author : Stephen Crane
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781020941856
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Great Battles of the World written by Stephen Crane and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic work of military history, this book recounts the most significant battles in human history from ancient times to the present. Stephen Crane, a master of vivid and concise prose, provides a riveting account of each battle, setting it in its political and social context and describing the tactics and strategies employed. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.