The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World from Marathon to Waterloo

""The Fifteen Decisive Battles Of The World From Marathon To Waterloo"" is a historical book written by Sir Edward Creasy. It provides a detailed account of fifteen battles that the author considers to have had a significant impact on world history. The book covers battles from various regions and periods, including the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC, the Battle of Tours in 732 AD, the Battle of Hastings in 1066 AD, and the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 AD. Each chapter focuses on a single battle, providing background information on the conflict, the leaders involved, and the events leading up to the battle. The author then describes the battle itself, including the strategies used by the opposing forces and the outcome of the battle. The book also explores the impact of each battle on the course of history, highlighting the political and social changes that arose as a result of the conflict. Overall, ""The Fifteen Decisive Battles Of The World From Marathon To Waterloo"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of some of the most significant battles in world history. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in military history, politics, or the development of civilization.In Upper Asia, beyond the Euphrates, the direct and material influence of Greek ascendancy was more short-lived. Yet, during the existence of the Hellenic kingdoms in these regions, especially of the Greek kingdom of Bactria, the modern Bokhara, very important effects were produced on the intellectual tendencies and tastes of the inhabitants of those countries and of the adjacent ones, by the animating contact of the Grecian spirit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.