The Short History Of British Battles

Author : Paul Davies
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798655134034

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The Short History of British Battles by Paul Davies Pdf

From the invading Norman victory at Hastings to Nelson's defeat of Napoleon's navy at Trafalgar, relive almost 800 years of British military battles, both on land and at sea. The Short History of British Battles introduces the reader to short detailed accounts of the campaigns that changed history. This book covers battles fought on British soil and in her waters as well as far off places in her former Colonies.Not only famous battles such Bannockburn, Crecy, Agincourt, Naseby, Culloden, Trafalgar and much more is covered but also the lesser known battles such as Flodden Field, Cropredy Bridge, Steinkirk, Malplaquet are also featured. More than sixty battles all written in a clear and accessible manner for those interested in the military history of Britain. Paul Davies presents an essential read for those who want the story told with facts and to the point.

Author : Ken Guest,Denise Guest
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Battles
ISBN : 0004709683

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British Battles by Ken Guest,Denise Guest Pdf

This text brings the past to life with photographs of battles in British history, re-enacted by English Heritage and Historic Scotland. The written commentary describes what it was probably like to fight with sword, spear or musket from Hastings to Flodden, Naseby to Culloden.

Author : Gary Sheffield
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780745121

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Short History of the First World War by Gary Sheffield Pdf

The First World War was a watershed in world history. Tragic but far from futile, its origins, events and legacy have roused impassioned debate, creating multiple interpretations and confusion for those encountering the period for the first time. Synthesising the latest scholarship, acclaimed historian Gary Sheffield cuts to the heart of the conflict. He explores such key issues as: - the causes of war- the great battles on land, sea and in the air- the search for the peace and peace settlements- the political, social and economic consequences- the impact of 'total war' on the belligerents and the individual- and the place of the Great War in the history of warfare Accessible and authoritative, this is the ultimate introduction for anyone wanting a clear understanding of what happened and why.

Author : David Grummitt
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857723291

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A Short History of the Wars of the Roses by David Grummitt Pdf

The Wars of the Roses (c. 1455-1487) are renowned as an infamously savage and tangled slice of English history. A bloody thirty-year struggle between the dynastic houses of Lancaster and York, they embraced localised vendetta (such as the bitter northern feud between the Percies and Nevilles) as well as the formal clash of royalist and rebel armies at St Albans, Ludford Bridge, Mortimer's Cross, Towton, Tewkesbury and finally Bosworth, when the usurping Yorkist king, Richard III, was crushed by Henry Tudor. Powerful personalities dominate the period: the charismatic and enigmatic Richard III, immortalized by Shakespeare; the slippery Warwick, the Kingmaker', who finally over-reached ambition to be cut down at the Battle of Barnet; and guileful women like Elizabeth Woodville and Margaret of Anjou, who for a time ruled the kingdom in her husband's stead. David Grummitt places the violent events of this complex time in the wider context of fifteenth-century kingship and the development of English political culture.Never losing sight of the traumatic impact of war on the lives of those who either fought in or were touched by battle, this captivating new history will make compelling reading for students of the late medieval period and Tudor England, as well as for general readers.

Author : Jeremy Black
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780300262957

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A Short History of War by Jeremy Black Pdf

A wonderfully engaging, accessible introduction to war, from ancient times to the present and into the future Throughout history, warfare has transformed social, political, cultural, and religious aspects of our lives. We tell tales of wars—past, present, and future—to create and reinforce a common purpose. In this engaging overview, Jeremy Black examines war as a global phenomenon, looking at the First and Second World Wars as well as those ranging from Han China and Assyria, Imperial Rome, and Napoleonic France to Vietnam and Afghanistan. Black explores too the significance of warfare more broadly and the ways in which cultural understandings of conflict have lasting consequences in societies across the world. Weaponry, Black argues, has had a fundamental impact on modes of war: it created war in the air and transformed it at sea. Today, as twentieth-century weapons are challenged by drones and robotics, Black examines what the future of warfare looks like.

Author : Albert Frederick Pollard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1920
Category : World War, 1914-1918
ISBN : UOM:39015063983293

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A Short History of the Great War by Albert Frederick Pollard Pdf

Author : Donald R. Hickey
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : United States
ISBN : 0252064305

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The War of 1812 by Donald R. Hickey Pdf

This abridged version of Donald Hickey's popular War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict covers the military campaigns and the political and diplomatic history of the war. Intended for a general audience and students in introductory and upper division U.S. history courses, the volume is gripping reading. It includes a chronology of important events during the war and a list of suggested readings.

Author : Ken Guest
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1244499107

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British Battles by Ken Guest Pdf

Author : George Chamier
Publisher : Constable
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 1845294475

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When It Happened by George Chamier Pdf

A Very Short History of Britain describing all the kings and queens, the principal battles and other major events, with their dates, to help anyone who cant remember or never learned... A whistle-stop tour through 2,000 years of our nations story from the Roman invasion to the Falklands War and an essential guide to the great questions of English history: Who was there?, What occurred? and When did it happen'. Setting out the wide sweep of British history that is often ignored, historian George Chamier weaves together a reader-friendly combination of key dates with linking narrative. Here are all our good Kings and usurpers, low dealings and acts of heroism, moments of grreat conquest, empire or defeat - and through it all the story of the formation of the United Kingdom. Do you know: the difference between Vortigern, Hengist and Horsa? How the Welsh got hammered, Scotland was cleared and England got its name? Which Roman emperor was born in Yorkshire? Why King John got the nickname softsword? This is a little book with an important aim - to connect all the great dates in history and put them in order to show the whole story of our nation.

Author : James Grant
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03
Category : History
ISBN : 1378849752

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British Battles on Land and Sea by James Grant Pdf

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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 : Andrew Breeze
Publisher : Anthem Press
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781785272257

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British Battles 493937 by Andrew Breeze Pdf

British Battles 493–937 deals with thirteen conflicts, either locating them correctly or explaining some of their aspects which have puzzled historians. They include the following: Mount Badon (493) at Braydon, Wiltshire; battles of the British hero Arthur (the legendary 'King Arthur') (536–7) in southern Scotland or the borders; 'Degsastan' (603) at Dawyck, on the River Tweed, Scotland; Maserfelth (642) at Forden, on the Welsh border; the Viking victory of 'Alluthèlia' (844) at Bishop Auckland, near Durham; and the English triumph of Brunanburh (937) at Lanchester, also near Durham. British Battles 493–937 is, thus, one of the most revolutionary books ever published on war in Britain and is a valuable resource for battle archeologists and research historians.

Author : James Grant,Andrew Hilliard Atteridge
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1020985739

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British Battles On Land And Sea; Volume 3 by James Grant,Andrew Hilliard Atteridge Pdf

Relive the glory and the tragedy of some of the most important battles in British history with this epic account of military conflict. From the Roman invasion to the World War I, this book covers more than two thousand years of warfare, featuring detailed descriptions of the tactics, strategies, and personalities involved. Illustrated with maps, diagrams, and portraits, this is a must-read for military history buffs and anyone fascinated by the art of war. 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 : Ken Guest,Denise Guest
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Battles
ISBN : 0007651260

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British Battles by Ken Guest,Denise Guest Pdf

This text brings the past to life with photographs of battles in British history, re-enacted by English Heritage and Historic Scotland. The written commentary describes what it was probably like to fight with sword, spear or musket from Hastings to Flodden, Naseby to Culloden.

Author : Simon Jenkins
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781610391436

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A Short History of England by Simon Jenkins Pdf

The heroes and villains, triumphs and disasters of English history are instantly familiar—-from the Norman Conquest to Henry VIII, Queen Victoria to the two world wars. But to understand their full sig­nificance we need to know the whole story. A Short History of England sheds new light on all the key individuals and events in English histo­ry by bringing them together in an enlightening account of the country’s birth, rise to global promi­nence, and then partial eclipse. Written with flair and authority by Guardian columnist and LondonTimes former editor Simon Jenkins, this is the definitive narrative of how today’s England came to be. Concise but comprehensive, with more than a hundred color illustrations, this beautiful single-volume history will be the standard work for years to come.

Author : Jeremy Black
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780826422767

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War: A Short History by Jeremy Black Pdf

In this concise history of war, Jeremy Black ranges widely, giving due attention to non-western as well as western traditions. The history of war is inextricably bound to the history of the world. Through a detailed exploration of ‘world-scale' issues of warfare, presented within a chronological framework that spans human history, Jeremy Black skilfully illustrates this fact whilst providing the reader with other astute insights and compelling interpretations of war. War: A Short History is a dramatic move away from the formulaic, western approach to military history. Too narrow in its focus on wars specific to the west and too simple because of an over-reliance on a technologically-deterministic reading of warfare, this approach has been rejected by Jeremy Black in favour of a global model that takes all factors into account when considering the strengths and weaknesses of a particular military tradition. This is a book that is as important for its relevance to current world issues of conflict as it is for its thorough consideration of a monumentally significant aspect of human history. http://history.black.continuumbooks.com