Famous Battles Of The Nineteenth Century, 1875-1900

von George A. Henty, Archibald Forbes

436 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Famous Battles Of The Nineteenth Century, 1875-1900"" is a historical account of some of the most significant battles fought during the late 19th century. Written by Archibald Forbes, a renowned war correspondent and journalist, the book covers a wide range of battles and conflicts that shaped the political and social landscape of the era. The book begins with a detailed account of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, which marked the end of the Second French Empire and the rise of the German Empire. It then moves on to cover other notable battles such as the Battle of Plevna during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78, the Battle of Omdurman during the Sudanese Mahdist War of 1898, and the Battle of Adwa during the First Italo-Ethiopian War of 1896. Forbes provides a vivid and engaging description of each battle, including the strategies employed by the opposing sides, the key players involved, and the impact of the battle on the wider conflict. He also explores the political and social context of each battle, highlighting the broader historical significance of these events. Overall, ""Famous Battles Of The Nineteenth Century, 1875-1900"" is a comprehensive and informative account of some of the most important battles of the late 19th century. It is an essential read for anyone interested in military history or the political and social developments of this period.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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Militärgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781432686314
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 25.06.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Herausgegeben von: Charles Welsh