100 Battles That Shaped World History
by Samuel Willard Crompton
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Author: Samuel Willard CromptonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1997-05-28
ISBN: 0912517271
Number of pages: 112
Publisher: Bluewood Books
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Book Review: Excellent, short summary of major battles in world history
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an interesting, useful, brief book that describes 100 battles which have shaped world history, according to its author, who teaches history at Mt. Holyoke Community College in Massachusetts. The book begins with the battle of Kadesh in 1294 BC and ends with the battle of Kuwait (better known as the Gulf War) in 1991. Each battle is described in one page, with sufficient detail to understand how the battles were waged and the importance of outcomes. The book's broad sweep of battles across the ages is its primary value to persons who wonder about how events of the past have shaped modern social structures.One can quibble with the author's selection of the 100 battles that form the narrative of his book. Too much attention is given to European battles and too little mention is made of major battles in Asia. For example, it's hard to justify no mention of the war in China between the People's Liberation Army and nationalist forces, given the economic and political importance of China today. But any book of this nature will always draw some criticism because of the subjective selection of battles or events that are described.
This book is recommended for readers who appreciate world history and want a quick, handy resource about major battles that have occurred over the ages.
Summary of 100 Battles That Shaped World History
This is an interesting, useful, brief book that describes 100 battles which have shaped world history, according to its author, who teaches history at Mt. Holyoke Community College in Massachusetts. The book begins with the battle of Kadesh in 1294 BC and ends with the battle of Kuwait (better known as the Gulf War) in 1991. Each battle is described in one page, with sufficient detail to understand how the battles were waged and the importance of outcomes. The book's broad sweep of battles across the ages is its primary value to persons who wonder about how events of the past have shaped modern social structuresHistory & Historical Fiction Books
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