A great collision of armies under the banners of the crescent and the cross

The Battle of Tours (also called Poitiers) in 732 A.D. was one of the most significant battles fought during the last two millennia. This book is far more than just a description of the battle, it also recounts, through the writings of several academic contributors, the story of two emergent empires, drawn together on converging paths which resulted in a collision not simply between two armies, but between two uncompromisingly different cultures and faiths. Described in these pages is the violent and turbulent rise of the Franks in Europe who, by the time of the battle of Tours, were led by their warrior king, Charles Martel--'the Hammer'--whose dynasty brought forth the Emperor Charlemagne. From the Middle East, Islam was conquering and spreading its political influence, which are outlined as they bore upon the invasion of Europe. By the sixth century, Umayyad Caliphate armies had swept along the Mediterranean coastline of North Africa, crossed over into Spain and could see no impediment in the mountain barrier of the Pyrenees to their farther expansion. So France faced an invasion by an army accompanied by their families and belongings who had come to stay and rule. That army, under Abdul Rhaman al Ghafiqi, in the valley of the Loire and less than 140 miles from Paris collided with the Frankish and Burgundian battle host and was brought to ruin. In later centuries the Moors successfully ruled Spain and the Ottoman Turks also attempted to invade western Europe but were defeated before Vienna. However, after Tours never again did a Muslim army drive so far westwards and despite the sectarian blood-letting that lay ahead, for which the Europeans themselves were responsible, this fact defined the culture and dominant religion of the modern continent. Included are illustrations which did not accompany the original texts.

Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.

A great collision of armies under the banners of the crescent and the cross

The Battle of Tours (also called Poitiers) in 732 A.D. was one of the most significant battles fought during the last two millennia. This book is far more than just a description of the battle, it also recounts, through the writings of several academic contributors, the story of two emergent empires, drawn together on converging paths which resulted in a collision not simply between two armies, but between two uncompromisingly different cultures and faiths. Described in these pages is the violent and turbulent rise of the Franks in Europe who, by the time of the battle of Tours, were led by their warrior king, Charles Martel--'the Hammer'--whose dynasty brought forth the Emperor Charlemagne. From the Middle East, Islam was conquering and spreading its political influence, which are outlined as they bore upon the invasion of Europe. By the sixth century, Umayyad Caliphate armies had swept along the Mediterranean coastline of North Africa, crossed over into Spain and could see no impediment in the mountain barrier of the Pyrenees to their farther expansion. So France faced an invasion by an army accompanied by their families and belongings who had come to stay and rule. That army, under Abdul Rhaman al Ghafiqi, in the valley of the Loire and less than 140 miles from Paris collided with the Frankish and Burgundian battle host and was brought to ruin. In later centuries the Moors successfully ruled Spain and the Ottoman Turks also attempted to invade western Europe but were defeated before Vienna. However, after Tours never again did a Muslim army drive so far westwards and despite the sectarian blood-letting that lay ahead, for which the Europeans themselves were responsible, this fact defined the culture and dominant religion of the modern continent. Included are illustrations which did not accompany the original texts.

Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.

This book tells the story of the fifteen military engagements which, according to the author, had a significant impact on world history. Each chapter of the book describes a different battle. The fifteen chapters are:

1.The Battle of Marathon, 490 BC

2.Defeat of the Athenians at Syracuse, 413 BC

3.The Battle of Gaugamela, 331 BC

4.The Battle of the Metaurus, 207 BC

5.Victory of Arminius over the Roman Legions under Varus, AD 9

6.The Battle of Châlons, AD 451

◦Also called the Battle of the Catalaunian Fields or the Battle of the Catalun.

7.The Battle of Tours, AD 732

◦Also called the Battle of Poitiers.

8.The Battle of Hastings, AD 1066

9.Joan of Arc's Victory over the English at Orléans, AD 1429

◦Known as the Siege of Orléans.

10.Defeat of the Spanish Armada, AD 1588

11.The Battle of Blenheim, AD 1704

12.The Battle of Pultowa, AD 1709

◦Also called the Battle of Poltava.

13.Victory of the Americans over Burgoyne at Saratoga, AD 1777

14.The Battle of Valmy, AD 1792

15.The Battle of Waterloo, AD 1815

The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World from Marathon to Waterloo by Sir Edward Creasy, M.A. The Battle of Marathon, Defeat of the Athenians at Syracuse, B.C.413, The Battle of Arbela, B.C. 331, The Battle of the Metaurus, B.C. 207, Victory of Arminius over the Roman Legions under Varus, The Battle of Chalons, A.D. 451, The Battle of Tours, A.D. 732, The Battle of Hastings, 1066, Joan of Arc's Victory over the English at Orleans, A.D, The Defeat of the Spanish Armada, A.D. 1588, The Battle of Blenheim, 1704, The Battle of Pultowa, 1709, Victory of the Americans over Burgoyne at Saratoga. For a writer, therefore, of the present day to choose battles for his favourite topic, merely because they were battles, merely because so many myriads of troops were arrayed in them, and so many hundreds or thousands of human beings stabbed, hewed, or shot each other to death during them, would argue strange weakness or depravity of mind. Yet it cannot be denied that a fearful and wonderful interest is attached to these scenes of carnage. There is undeniable greatness in the disciplined courage, and in the love of honour, which make the combatants confront agony and destruction. And the powers of the human intellect are rarely more strongly displayed than they are in the Commander, who regulates, arrays, and wields at his will these masses of armed disputants; who, cool yet daring, in the midst of peril reflects on all, and provides for all, ever ready with fresh resources and designs, as the vicissitudes of the storm of slaughter require. But these qualities, however high they may appear, are to be found in the basest as well as in the noblest of mankind.

The Fifteen Decisive Battles Of The World From Marathon To Waterloo is a historical book written by Sir Edward Creasy. The book talks about 15 battles that have had a significant impact on the world's history. These battles were fought from Marathon in 490 BC to Waterloo in 1815. The book provides detailed descriptions of each battle, including the strategies, tactics, and key players involved. The author also explains the political and social context of each battle and how it affected the world at that time. The book is written in a narrative style that makes it easy to read and understand. It is considered a classic in the field of military history and has been widely read and studied by scholars and history enthusiasts alike. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of warfare and its impact on the world.In Upper Asia, beyond the Euphrates, the direct and material influence of Greek ascendancy was more short-lived. Yet, during the existence of the Hellenic kingdoms in these regions, especially of the Greek kingdom of Bactria, the modern Bokhara, very important effects were produced on the intellectual tendencies and tastes of the inhabitants of those countries and of the adjacent ones, by the animating contact of the Grecian spirit.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.

Decisive Battles

The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World from Marathon to Waterloo

By Sir Edward Creasy, M.A.

It is an honourable characteristic of the Spirit of this Age, that projects of violence and warfare are regarded among civilized states with gradually increasing aversion. The Universal Peace Society certainly does not, and probably never will, enrol the majority of statesmen among its members. But even those who look upon the Appeal of Battle as occasionally unavoidable in international controversies, concur in thinking it a deplorable necessity, only to be resorted to when all peaceful modes of arrangement have been vainly tried; and when the law of self-defence justifies a State, like an individual, in using force to protect itself from imminent and serious injury. For a writer, therefore, of the present day to choose battles for his favourite topic, merely because they were battles, merely because so many myriads of troops were arrayed in them, and so many hundreds or thousands of human beings stabbed, hewed, or shot each other to death during them, would argue strange weakness or depravity of mind.

THE FIFTEEN DECISIVE BATTLES OF THE WORLD.

CHAPTER I.--THE BATTLE OF MARATHON.

CHAPTER II. -- DEFEAT OF THE ATHENIANS AT SYRACUSE, B.C.413.

CHAPTER III. -- THE BATTLE OF ARBELA, B.C. 331.

CHAPTER IV. -- THE BATTLE OF THE METAURUS, B.C. 207.

CHAPTER V. -- VICTORY OF ARMINIUS OVER THE ROMAN LEGIONS UNDER VARUS,

CHAPTER VI -- THE BATTLE OF CHALONS, A.D. 451.

CHAPTER VII. -- THE BATTLE OF TOURS, A.D. 732,

CHAPTER VIII. -- THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS, 1066.

CHAPTER IX. -- JOAN OF ARC'S VICTORY OVER THE ENGLISH AT ORLEANS, A.D.

CHAPTER X. -- THE DEFEAT OF THE SPANISH ARMADA, A.D. 1588.

CHAPTER XI. -- THE BATTLE OF BLENHEIM, 1704.

CHAPTER XII. -- THE BATTLE OF PULTOWA, 1709.

CHAPTER XIII. -- VICTORY OF THE AMERICANS OVER BURGOYNE AT SARATOGA,

CHAPTER XIV. -- THE BATTLE OF VALMY.

CHAPTER XV. -- THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO, 1815.

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The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World from Marathon to Waterloo is a historical book written by Sir Edward Creasy. This book is a comprehensive account of the most significant battles that have changed the course of history. The author has meticulously researched and analyzed each battle to provide readers with a detailed description of the events leading up to the battle, the strategies employed by the opposing forces, and the aftermath of the battle.The book covers fifteen battles that have played a crucial role in shaping the world we live in today. These battles include the Battle of Marathon, the Battle of Thermopylae, the Battle of Hastings, the Battle of Tours, the Battle of Agincourt, the Battle of the Armada, the Battle of Blenheim, the Battle of Pultowa, the Battle of Quebec, the Battle of Valmy, the Battle of Waterloo, and others.The author has also provided insights into the impact of these battles on the societies and cultures of the time. He has examined the political, social, and economic ramifications of these battles and how they have influenced the course of history.Overall, The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World from Marathon to Waterloo is an essential read for anyone interested in history, warfare, and the impact of battles on the world. The book is well-written, informative, and engaging, making it a must-read for students, scholars, and history enthusiasts alike.In Upper Asia, beyond the Euphrates, the direct and material influence of Greek ascendancy was more short-lived. Yet, during the existence of the Hellenic kingdoms in these regions, especially of the Greek kingdom of Bactria, the modern Bokhara, very important effects were produced on the intellectual tendencies and tastes of the inhabitants of those countries and of the adjacent ones, by the animating contact of the Grecian spirit.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.

The Rise And Progress Of The English Constitution is a historical analysis of the development of the English Constitution by Edward Creasy, first published in 1907. The book explores the origins of the English Constitution and how it evolved over time, from the early Anglo-Saxon period to the present day. Creasy examines the various political, social, and economic factors that shaped the English Constitution, including the Magna Carta, the English Civil War, and the Glorious Revolution. He also explores the roles played by key figures such as King John, Oliver Cromwell, and William of Orange. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the English Constitution and its impact on the country's political and legal systems, making it an essential read for anyone interested in British history and politics.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.

The Fifteen Decisive Battles Of The World From Marathon To Waterloo is a book written by Sir Edward Creasy. It is a historical account of fifteen battles that had a significant impact on the course of world history. The book covers battles from ancient Greece to the Napoleonic Wars, and each chapter is dedicated to a specific battle. The book begins with the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC, where the Athenians defeated the Persians, and ends with the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, where the British and their allies defeated Napoleon's army. The other battles covered in the book include the Battle of Thermopylae, where the Spartans fought against the Persians, the Battle of Hastings, where the Normans conquered England, and the Battle of Saratoga, where the American Revolutionaries defeated the British.The author provides a detailed account of each battle, including the background, the strategies employed by each side, and the outcome. He also analyzes the impact of each battle on world history and how they shaped the course of events. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all levels of knowledge.Overall, The Fifteen Decisive Battles Of The World From Marathon To Waterloo is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in history, military strategy, or world events. It is a classic work that has stood the test of time and remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the impact of these pivotal battles on the course of world history.In Upper Asia, beyond the Euphrates, the direct and material influence of Greek ascendancy was more short-lived. Yet, during the existence of the Hellenic kingdoms in these regions, especially of the Greek kingdom of Bactria, the modern Bokhara, very important effects were produced on the intellectual tendencies and tastes of the inhabitants of those countries and of the adjacent ones, by the animating contact of the Grecian spirit.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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Title: The Old Love and the New. A tale of Athens.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes song-books, comedy, and works of satire. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Creasy, Edward; 1870. 3 vol.; 8 . 12636.c.7.

Title: The Old Love and the New. A tale of Athens.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes song-books, comedy, and works of satire. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Creasy, Edward; 1870. 3 vol.; 8 . 12636.c.7.