The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World; from Marathon to Waterloo
London : Richard Bentley, 1853. Fifth Edition. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Covers somewhat dust-dulled with spine faded; spine bands slightly frayed, with panel edges slightly rubbed. Some minor dust smudges within. Remains well-preserved overall. Item #453068
Physical description; xv, 639 pages. Contents; 1. Battle of Marathon -- 2. Defeat of the Athenians at Syracuse, B.C. 413 -- 3. Battle of Arbela, B.C. 331 -- 4. Battle of the Metaurus, B.C. 207 -- 5. Victory of Arminius over the Roman Legions under Varus, A.D. 9 -- 6. Battle of Chalons, A.D. 451 -- 7. Battle of Tours, A.D. 732 -- 8. Battle of Hastings, A.D. 1066 -- 9. Joan of Arc's victory over the English at Orleans, A.D. 1429 -- 10. Defeat of the Spanish Armada, A.D. 1588 -- 11. Battle of Blenheim, A.D. 1704 -- 12. Battle of Pultowa, A.D. 1709 -- 13. Victory of the Americans over Burgoyne at Saratoga, A.D. 1777 -- 14. Battle of Valmy -- 15. Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Subjects; Battles. Military history.
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