Military History (1914)

Military History (1914)

John William Fortescue

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120006110
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Military History (1914) is a book written by John William Fortescue, a British military historian and officer. The book provides a comprehensive overview of military history from ancient times to the early 20th century, with a particular focus on the military campaigns and strategies of European powers. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different period of history. It begins with an overview of ancient warfare and moves on to cover the major military conflicts of the medieval period, including the Crusades and the Hundred Years’ War. The bulk of the book is dedicated to the military history of the 18th and 19th centuries, with detailed accounts of the Napoleonic Wars, the American Civil War, and the various conflicts that took place in Europe during this time period. The final section of the book covers the early 20th century, including the outbreak of World War I. Fortescue provides a detailed analysis of the military strategies and tactics used by the various belligerent powers, as well as an overview of the major battles and campaigns of the war. Overall, Military History (1914) is a comprehensive and detailed account of military history that will be of interest to students, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of warfare.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.

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