The Great Commanders Of The Medieval World 454 1582ad

Author : Andrew Roberts
Publisher : Quercus Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-17
Category : History
ISBN : 0857385895

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The Great Commanders of the Medieval World 454-1582AD by Andrew Roberts Pdf

What qualities made Attila the Hun a strategist of genius? How did Henry V of England achieve victory at Agincourt for the loss of a few hundred of his men, when the mounted French knights suffered casualties in the thousands? Why was Hernán Cortés able to lead a ragged band of men to bring down the extraordinary power of the Aztec empire? The answers to these and a myriad other fascinating questions can be found in Great Commanders of the Medieval World, a sumptuous chronological survey of the 25 greatest commanders of the medieval world. Compiled by an distinguished team of historians (including such names as Jonathan Sumption, Felipe Fernández-Armesto and John Julius Norwich) working under the general editorship of Andrew Roberts, Great Commanders of the Medieval World is an authoritative and beautifully illustrated account of the lives and careers of the 25 greatest military commanders of the period, from William the Conqueror to Genghis Khan, from the Black Prince to Tamerlaine, and from Joan of Arc to Süleyman the Magnificent. Every commander is profiled in a concise and informative 3000-word article which not only brings its subject vividly to life via a lively, fact-driven narrative, but also analyses and assesses his tactical and strategic gifts. As accessible and informative as it is rigorous and scholarly, Great Commanders of the Medieval World is the perfect introduction to its subject for the layperson - but also a stimulating and thought-provoking read for those with greater knowledge of military history. With its companion volumes, focusing on the great commanders of the ancient, early modern and modern eras, it forms an indispensable guide to the greatest generals the world has seen.

Author : Andrew Roberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Command of troops
ISBN : OCLC:1244784370

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The Great Commanders of the Medieval World by Andrew Roberts Pdf

How did Henry V of England achieve victory at Agincourt for the loss of a few hundred of his men, when the mounted French knights suffered casualties in the thousands? Why was Hernan Cortes able to lead a ragged band of men to bring down the extraordinary power of the Aztec empire? The answers to these and a myriad other fascinating questions can be found in Great Commanders of the Medieval World, a sumptuous chronological survey of the 25 greatest commanders of the medieval world.

Author : Andrew Roberts
Publisher : Quercus
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105124194155

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The Art of War by Andrew Roberts Pdf

Which was the most brilliant of Hannibal's three crushing defeats of Roman armies? What tactics did Julius Caesar employ to defeat Pompey at Pharsalus? How was Alexander the Great able to command sufficient loyalty from his troops to lead them across half of the Asian landmass in search of new territories to conquer? What qualities made Attila the Hun a strategist of genius? How did Henry V of England achieve victory at Agincourt for the loss of a few hundred of his men, when the mounted French knights suffered casualties in the thousands?The answers to these and a myriad other fascinating questions can be found in The Art of War, a sumptuous chronological survey of the 50 greatest commanders of the ancient and medieval worlds. Compiled by an distinguished team of historians (including such names as Robin Lane Fox, Tom Holland, John Julius Norwich, Jonathan Sumption and Felipe Fernandez-Armesto) working under the general editorship of the Andrew Roberts, The Art of War is an authoritative and beautifully illustrated account of the lives and careers of the 50 greatest military commanders of the period, from Julius Caesar to Judas Maccabeus, from Belisarius to Bohemond, and from Trajan to Tamerlane. Every commander is profiled in a concise and informative 3000-word article which not only brings its subject vividly to life via a lively, fact-driven narrative, but also analyses and assesses his tactical and strategic gifts. Each biography is accompanied by a 'battle feature' or 'campaign feature' - embellished by a full-colour battle plan or campaign map - focusing on the commander's greatest battlefield achievement.As accessible and informative as it is rigorous and scholarly, The Art of War is the perfect introduction to its subject for the layperson - but also a stimulating and thought-provoking read for those with greater knowledge of military history. With its companion volume Born to Command, it forms an indispensable guide to the greatest generals the world has seen.

Author : Andrew Roberts
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011-10-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780873183

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Great Commanders of the Early Modern World by Andrew Roberts Pdf

What qualities made the Duke of Wellington a strategic genius? How did Oliver Cromwell, a gentleman farmer, create an army that overthrew a king and changed the course of British history? Why was Simón Bolívar able to overcome early defeats to become the greatest figure in the Latin American struggle against Spanish colonialism. In Great Commanders of the Early Modern World, Andrew Roberts has assembled some of our most distinguished historians (including such names as Antonia Fraser, Saul David and Philip Dwyer) to provide an authoritative account of the lives and careers of the 26 greatest military commanders of the period, from the Duke of Marlborough to Napoleon Bonaparte, Robert Clive to Carl von Clausewitz, and Frederick the Great to Shaka Zulu. As accessible and informative as it is rigorous and scholarly, Great Commanders of the Early Modern World is the perfect introduction to its subject for the general reader, but also a stimulating and thought-provoking read for those with greater knowledge of military history. Along with the other volumes in the Great Commanders series, it is an indispensable guide to the greatest generals the world has seen.

Author : Christopher Richard Gabel,James H. Willbanks
Publisher : US Army Combined Arms Center
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Generals
ISBN : 0985587970

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Great Commanders by Christopher Richard Gabel,James H. Willbanks Pdf

"This volume is not a study of the 'greatest' commanders; rather, it is an examination of commanders who should be considered great. The seven leaders examined, in various domains of ground, sea, and air, each in their own way successfully addressed the challenges of military endeavor in their time and changed the world in which they lived"--Foreword.

Author : Alexander Del Mar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1899
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015030693967

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The Worship of Augustus Caesar by Alexander Del Mar Pdf

Author : Jogendra Nath Bhattacharya
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 708 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Caste
ISBN : UOM:39015003841999

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Hindu Castes and Sects by Jogendra Nath Bhattacharya Pdf

Author : Richard Brookhiser
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2002-04-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780743242097

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America's First Dynasty by Richard Brookhiser Pdf

They were America's longest lasting dynasty, the closest thing to a royal family our nation has ever known. The Adamses played a leading role in America's affairs for nearly two centuries -- from John, the self-taught lawyer who rose to the highest office in the government he helped to create; to John Quincy, the child prodigy who followed his father to the White House and fought slavery in Congress; to Charles Francis, the Civil War diplomat; to Henry, the brilliant scholar and journalist. Indeed, the history of the Adams family can be read as the history of America itself. For when the Adamses "looked at their past, they saw the nation's," writes author Richard Brookhiser. "When they looked at the nation's past, they saw themselves." America's First Dynasty charts the family's travels through American history along with an impressive cast of characters, among them George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Ulysses S. Grant, and Theodore Roosevelt. Brookhiser also details the darker side of the Adams experience, from the specters of alcoholism and suicide to the crushing burden of performance passed on from father to son. Yet by putting a human face on this legendary family, Brookhiser succeeds in creating an impassioned, heroic family portrait that the American public is not likely to forget.

Author : Katherine Pangonis
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781643139258

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Queens of Jerusalem by Katherine Pangonis Pdf

The untold story of a trailblazing dynasty of royal women who ruled the Middle East and how they persevered through instability and seize greater power. In 1187 Saladin's armies besieged the holy city of Jerusalem. He had previously annihilated Jerusalem's army at the battle of Hattin, and behind the city's high walls a last-ditch defence was being led by an unlikely trio - including Sibylla, Queen of Jerusalem. They could not resist Saladin, but, if they were lucky, they could negotiate terms that would save the lives of the city's inhabitants. Queen Sibylla was the last of a line of formidable female rulers in the Crusader States of Outremer. Yet for all the many books written about the Crusades, one aspect is conspicuously absent: the stories of women. Queens and princesses tend to be presented as passive transmitters of land and royal blood. In reality, women ruled, conducted diplomatic negotiations, made military decisions, forged alliances, rebelled, and undertook architectural projects. Sibylla's grandmother Queen Melisende was the first queen to seize real political agency in Jerusalem and rule in her own right. She outmanoeuvred both her husband and son to seize real power in her kingdom, and was a force to be reckoned with in the politics of the medieval Middle East. The lives of her Armenian mother, her three sisters, and their daughters and granddaughters were no less intriguing. Queens of Jerusalem is a stunning debut by a rising historian and a rich revisionist history of Medieval Palestine.

Author : Phil Grabsky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Command of troops
ISBN : 1852834773

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Great Commanders by Phil Grabsky Pdf

The Great Commanders presents profiles of six of the greatest military commanders of all time: Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Horatio Nelson, Napoleon Bonaparte, Ulysses S. Grant and Georgi Zhukov. The book delves into each man's most celebrated strategic decisions, motivation, and special personal qualities. This handsome, color-illustrated volume features archival material, photos, and computer graphics.

Author : Iwata Nishizawa
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1022437526

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Japan in the Taisho Era. In Commemoration of the Enthronement by Iwata Nishizawa Pdf

Experience the beauty and mystique of Japan during the Taisho Era through the eyes of Iwata Nishizawa. His vivid descriptions and stunning photographs transport readers to a time of great transition and transformation in Japan's history. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in Japanese culture, history, and art. 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.

Author : Bakhshish Singh Nijjar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015014695830

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Panjāb Under the Great Mughals, 1526-1707 by Bakhshish Singh Nijjar Pdf

Author : Andrew Roberts
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 832 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780241294666

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Napoleon the Great by Andrew Roberts Pdf

From Andrew Roberts, author of the Sunday Times bestseller The Storm of War, this is the definitive modern biography of Napoleon It has become all too common for Napoleon Bonaparte's biographers to approach him as a figure to be reviled, bent on world domination, practically a proto-Hitler. Here, after years of study extending even to visits paid to St Helena and 53 of Napoleon's 56 battlefields, Andrew Roberts has created a true portrait of the mind, the life, and the military and above all political genius of a fundamentally constructive ruler. This is the Napoleon, Roberts reminds us, whose peacetime activity produced countless indispensable civic innovations - and whose Napoleonic Code provided the blueprint for civil law systems still in use around the world today. It is one of the greatest lives in world history, which here has found its ideal biographer. The sheer enjoyment which this book will give anyone who loves history is enormous.

Author : Muḥammad Hāshim Khāfī Khān
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Mogul Empire
ISBN : UOM:39015069296393

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Muntakhab-ul Lubab by Muḥammad Hāshim Khāfī Khān Pdf

Author : Andrew Roberts
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010-12-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780297865278

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Eminent Churchillians by Andrew Roberts Pdf

A controversial account of the Churchill years by a bestselling historian. 'The best sort of history - revealing, gossipy and acidulous' OBSERVER This highly praised book by the Wolfson History Prize-winning author of SALISBURY tackles six aspects of Churchilliana and uncovers a plethora of disturbing facts about wartime and post-war Britain. His revelations include: - The case for the impeachment of Lord Mountbatten - The Nazi sympathies of Sir Arthur Bryant, hitherto considered a 'patriotic historian' - The British establishment's doubt about Churchill's role after Dunkirk - The appeasement of the trade unions in Churchill's Indian summer - The inside story of black immigration in the early 1950s - The anti-Churchill stance adopted by the Royal Family in 1940