Great Battles of the XI—XIX Centuries. From Hastings to Waterloo

Examining the armed conflicts of the Middle Ages and Modern times, Edward Crizy selects eight of the most significant battles of this historical period, allowing a detailed view of the vast picture of the evolution of weaponry and warfare. The author analyzes the political power dynamics at the time of the battle, provides characteristics of the actions of military leaders, commanders, and naval commanders, thoroughly illuminates the course of the battle, and finally draws conclusions about its significance for the further course of history.
In this book, you will get acquainted with the dramatic collisions of the Battle of Hastings and the Battle of Valmy, learn about Jeanne d'Arc's victories over the English at Orleans and the Americans over General Burgoyne at Saratoga, examine all aspects of the defeat of the Spanish Armada and Napoleon's battle at Waterloo, and also appreciate the unconventional perspective of a foreign historian on the Battle of Poltava.