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Author:

McNab, Chris, 1970-

Title:

Famous battles of the early modern period / Chris McNab.

Edition:

First edition.

Publisher:

Cavendish Square,

Copyright Date:

2018

Description:

71 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.

Subject:

Battles--History--Juvenile literature.
Military history--Juvenile literature.
Battles.
Military history.
Battles--History--Juvenile literature.
History.
Juvenile works.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Maymyo, 1767. Brunkeberg, 1471 -- Diu, 1509 -- Novara, 1513 -- Pavia, 1525 -- Mohács, 1526 -- Kawanakajima, 1561 -- Siege of Malta, 1565 -- Lepanto, 1571 -- Nagashino, 1575 -- Gravelines, 1588 -- Sacheon, 1592 -- Hansando Island, 1592 -- Siege of Jinju, 1593 -- Nieuport, 1600 -- Sekigahara, 1600 -- Seige of Osaka, 1615 -- Breitenfeld, 1631 -- Lützen, 1632 -- Battle of the Downs, 1639 -- Edgehill, 1642 -- The dunes, 1658 -- Medway, 1667 -- Kahlenberg, 1683 -- Ulan Butung, 1690 -- Blenheim, 1704 -- Ramillies, 1706 -- Oudenarde, 1708 -- Poltava, 1709 -- Siege of Fredriksten, 1718 -- Leuthen, 1757 -- Rossbach, 1757 -- Minden, 1757 -- Siege of Quebec, 1759 -- Quiberon Bay, 1759 -- Siege of Havana, 1762 -- Maymyo, 1767.

Summary:

In Europe, the early modern period lasted roughly from the fifteenth century to the eighteenth century. During this time, European nations expanded around the world and clashed in the process. This book demonstrates how successful military campaigns determined the European nations that would become superpowers. The book includes timelines, maps, and full-color photographs to create a vivid portrait of some of history's most decisive battles.

Series:

Classics warfare
McNab, Chris, 1970- Classic warfare.

ISBN:

1502632500
9781502632500

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1004728392

Locations:

SAPG074 -- Cedar Falls Public Library (Cedar Falls)