Author : Ken Guest
Publisher :
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,60 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Battles
ISBN : 9780004709680
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 : Steven J. Gunn
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 15,95 MB
Release : 2018
Category : History
ISBN : 0198802862
War should be recognised as one of the defining features of life in the England of Henry VIII. Henry fought many wars throughout his reign, and this book explores how this came to dominate English culture and shape attitudes to the king and to national history, with people talking and reading about war, and spending money on weaponry and defence.
Author : R. G. Grant
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 963 pages
File Size : 12,63 MB
Release : 2017-10-24
Category : History
ISBN : 0785835539
This historical account of humanity's 5000 year history of recorded conflict looks at ancient wars, modern conflict, and everything in-between.
Author : Trevor Royle
Publisher : Little, Brown Book Group
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 36,52 MB
Release : 2016-02-04
Category : History
ISBN : 1405514760
The Battle of Culloden has gone down in history as the last major battle fought on British soil: a vicious confrontation between Scottish forces supporting the Stuart claim to the throne and the English Royal Army. But this wasn't just a conflict between the Scots and the English, the battle was also part of a much larger campaign to protect the British Isles from the growing threat of a French invasion. In Trevor Royle's vivid and evocative narrative, we are drawn into the ranks, on both sides, alongside doomed Jacobites fighting fellow Scots dressed in the red coats of the Duke of Cumberland's Royal Army. And we meet the Duke himself, a skilled warrior who would gain notoriety due to the reprisals on Highland clans in the battle's aftermath. Royle also takes us beyond the battle as the men of the Royal Army, galvanized by its success at Culloden, expand dramatically and start to fight campaigns overseas in America and India in order to secure British interests; we see the revolutionary use of fighting techniques first implemented at Culloden; and the creation of professional fighting forces. Culloden changed the course of British history by ending all hope of the Stuarts reclaiming the throne, cementing Hanoverian rule and forming the bedrock for the creation of the British Empire. Royle's lively and provocative history looks afresh at the period and unveils its true significance, not only as the end of a struggle for the throne but the beginning of a new global power.
Author : Edward Shepherd Creasy
Publisher :
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 38,60 MB
Release : 1852
Category : Battles
ISBN :
Author : DK
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 37,52 MB
Release : 2018-09-06
Category : History
ISBN : 024137359X
Discover the stories behind more than 90 of the world's most significant battles in this lavishly illustrated history book. The most important battles ever to take place are brought to life in the most spectacular way. From the brutal battle of Gettysburg to the epic air-sea battle of Midway, find out how fateful decisions led to glorious victories and crushing defeats. Journey through the battlefields of history and follow the key developments of World War I, World War II, the Cold War and more in unprecedented visual detail. Using maps, paintings, artefacts, and photographs, Battles That Changed History is a guided tour of every major conflict in history. Explore the stories behind more than 90 important battles and discover how pivotal moments and tactical decisions have altered the course of history. From medieval clashes and great naval conflicts to the era of high-tech air battles, key campaigns are illustrated and analysed in detail. Learn incredible facts about the weapons, armour, soldiers, and military strategies behind some of the greatest battles ever. This reference book includes profiles of famous military leaders like Alexander the Great, Napoleon, and Rommel. See how kingdoms and empires have been won and lost on the battlefield. Go into the thick of combat at the Great Siege of Malta, the Battle of Stalingrad, and the icy waters of Dunkirk. It is the ultimate guide to the history of military conflict. Relive 3,000 Years of World-Changing Combat This stunning coffee table book from DK Books is a visual treat for history buffs, old and young. It includes a foreword from award-winning writer, TV presenter and historian, Sir Tony Robinson whose TV credits include Time Team, Blackadder,and The Worst Jobs in History. From the ancient world to the nuclear war, each chapter of this military history book brings the key battles of the era to life: - Before 1000CE: Includes Thermopylae and the Battle of Red Cliffs. - 1000 - 1500: Includes the Battle of Agincourt and Fall of Constantinople. - 1500 - 1700: Includes the Battle of Breitenfeld and Siege of Vienna. - 1700 - 1900: Includes the Battle Waterloo and Gettysburg. - 1900 - Present: Includes Dunkirk and Operation Desert Storm.
Author : Nick Lipscombe
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 11,31 MB
Release : 2020-09-17
Category : History
ISBN : 1472847164
'The English Civil War is a joy to behold, a thing of beauty... this will be the civil war atlas against which all others will judged and the battle maps in particular will quickly become the benchmark for all future civil war maps.' -- Professor Martyn Bennett, Department of History, Languages and Global Studies, Nottingham Trent University The English Civil Wars (1638–51) comprised the deadliest conflict ever fought on British soil, in which brother took up arms against brother, father fought against son, and towns, cities and villages fortified themselves in the cause of Royalists or Parliamentarians. Although much historical attention has focused on the events in England and the key battles of Edgehill, Marston Moor and Naseby, this was a conflict that engulfed the entirety of the Three Kingdoms and led to a trial and execution that profoundly shaped the British monarchy and Parliament. This beautifully presented atlas tells the whole story of Britain's revolutionary civil war, from the earliest skirmishes of the Bishops' Wars in 1639–40 through to 1651, when Charles II's defeat at Worcester crushed the Royalist cause, leading to a decade of Stuart exile. Each map is supported by a detailed text, providing a complete explanation of the complex and fluctuating conflict that ultimately meant that the Crown would always be answerable to Parliament.
Author : HEREFORD B. GEORGE
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 23,63 MB
Release : 2024-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9360467022
Hereford B. George presents a captivating collection of historical tales in "Battles of English History," skillfully consolidating his diverse historical musings into a singular, accessible volume. This anthology aims to make the richness of historical narratives affordable and approachable for readers of all ages. Within its pages, readers will encounter a tapestry of intriguing and astonishing stories, each possessing the power to subtly captivate and draw them into the historical tapestry. Regarded as a classic, George's compilation weaves a compelling narrative, seamlessly incorporating a plethora of ideas into a cohesive whole. The stories unfold with an enticing allure, leaving readers eager to discover the unfolding events. The indulgent allure of the title character adds an extra layer of fascination, compelling readers to delve deeper into the historical epochs brought to life within the book. Enhanced with an eye-catching new cover and a professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of "Battles of English History" not only preserves the timeless quality of historical storytelling but also presents a modern and readable rendition. George's masterful storytelling transcends age boundaries, making this collection an engaging and enduring read that beckons readers to explore the intriguing chapters of English history with each turn of the page.
Author : Edward T. Linenthal
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 42,98 MB
Release : 1996-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1429936770
From the "taming of the West" to the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, the portrayal of the past has become a battleground at the heart of American politics. What kind of history Americans should read, see, or fund is no longer merely a matter of professional interest to teachers, historians, and museum curators. Everywhere now, history is increasingly being held hostage, but to what end and why? In History Wars, eight prominent historians consider the angry swirl of emotions that now surrounds public memory. Included are trenchant essays by Paul Boyer, John W. Dower, Tom Engelhardt, Richard H. Kohn, Edward Linenthal, Micahel S. Sherry, Marilyn B. Young, and Mike Wallace.
Author : Peter Marren
Publisher : Pen & Sword Military
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,72 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 9780850529531
If ever there was a year of destiny for the British Isles, 066 must have a strong claim. King Harold faced invasion not just from William and the Normans across the English Channel but from the Dane, King Harald Hadrada. Before he faced the Normans at Hastings in October he had fought and defeated the Danes at York and neighboring Stamford Bridge in September. What dramatic changes of fortune, heroic marches, assaults by land and sea took place that year! This book explains what really happened and why in what is arguably the 'best-known' but worst understood battle in British history.
