Great Commanders of the Modern World, 1866-Present Day
Great Commanders of the Modern World is a sumptuous chronological survey of the 25 greatest commanders of the modern world. Compiled by an distinguished team of historians (including such names as Antonia Fraser, Saul David and Stephen Brumwell) working under the general editorship of Andrew Roberts, Great Commanders of the Modern World is an authoritative and beautifully illustrated account of the lives and careers of the 25 greatest military commanders of the period. Every commander is profiled in a concise and informative 3000-word article which not only brings its subject vividly to life via a lively, fact-driven narrative, but also analyses and assesses his tactical and strategic gifts.
As accessible and informative as it is rigorous and scholarly, Great Commanders of the Modern World is the perfect introduction to its subject for the layperson — but also a stimulating and thought-provoking read for those with greater knowledge of military history. With its companion volumes, focusing on the great commanders of the ancient, medieval and early modern eras, it forms an indispensable guide to the greatest generals the world has seen.
- Author
- Andrew Roberts, John Lee, Simon Sebag Montefiore, Richard Overy, Trevor Royle, Alan Warren, Hugo Slim, John Hughes-Wilson, Martin van Creveld, Geoffrey Perret, Ian F.W. Beckett, Peter Hart, Charles Williams, Jeremy Black, Carlo D'Este, Allan Mallinson, Michael Burleigh, Alistair Horne
- Format
- paperback
- Pages
- 409
- Publisher
- Quercus Publishing
- Language
- english
- ISBN
- 9780857385918
- Genres
- history, war, germany, biography
- Release date
- 2011
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