History's Greatest Battles: From the Battle of Marathon to D-Day by Nigel Cawtho

Description: History's Greatest Battles by Nigel Cawthorne Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Great battles mark historys turning points where cultures and ideologies clash. Some battles are won by inspired leaders, some by superior weaponry, while others are won by a sheer dogged refusal to surrender in the face of overwhelming odds. This gripping account introduces 40 battles which changed the course of history, from the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC to the Vietnamese defeat of the French army at the battle of Dien Bien Phu in 1954. It includes the extraordinary generalships of Napoleon, Wellington and Marlborough, among others, as well as the victories of ordinary soldiers who, through their courage, determination and sacrifice, changed the course of history. Includes: - Siege of Jerusalem, 79 CE- The Battle of Hastings, 1066- The Battle of Yorktown, 1781- The Battle of Gettysburg, 1863- D-Day, 1944 Brought to life by photographs, maps and artwork of the battles, this book gives an expansive account of the most pivotal battles in the history of war and how they were lost or won. Author Biography Nigel Cawthorne is a graduate of University College, London, where he studied Physics before turning to writing as a career. He has been a writer and editor for over 35 years. He has written, contributed to and edited over 100 books. His other historical titles include: The Bamboo Cage, The Empress of South America, Daughter of Heaven, World at War, The Battles of World War II, Vietnam - A War Lost and Won, Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great and Sex Lives of the Great Dictators. He lives in London. Details ISBN 1398815039 ISBN-13 9781398815032 Title History's Greatest Battles Author Nigel Cawthorne Format Paperback Year 2022 Pages 304 Publisher Sirius Entertainment GE_Item_ID:138291613; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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