Battles Map by Map
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Explore the world's most famous battles by their geography as you uncover the most ancient, medieval and modern combats in history. If you're interested in finding out more about the biggest battles fought throughout the ages, then this war book is perfect for you. Battles Map by Map puts you in the seat of famous generals and commanders such as Rameses II, Napoleon, and Alexander the Great who expertly planned their attacks by studying the plains on which they would take place. So what are you waiting for? Journey back in time to learn more about wars such as the Battle of Alesia, Napoleonic Wars, and World War II and follow the geography of these epic battles in this brilliant book on the history of the world. Journey into past like never before as you explore: - 80 easy-to-follow maps showcasing the most famous battles in history - Timelines that showcase battles in chronological order, ideal for visual learners - Informative easy-to-read text explains the events of the battles - Features provide additional contextual information on key technologies, leaders, armies, and more Bursting with striking illustrations and full of fascinating detail, this history book is the ultimate gift for map lovers, military history enthusiasts, and armchair generals everywhere. Battles Map by Map takes you right to the heart of the action, where you can discover the profiles of famous commanders and military leaders and reveal the impact of groundbreaking weapons and battlefield innovations. Additionally, historic maps, paintings, photographs, and objects take you to the heart of the action whereby the impact of groundbreaking weapons and battlefield innovations is revealed. Broadcasting journalist and historian, Peter Snow, provides a foreword for this marvellous history book for adults. From ancient to modern battles, he provides context for the world's most famous wars, both won and lost. See for yourself how tactics, technology, vision, and luck have all played a part in the outcome of wars throughout history. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? The Map by Map series includes other titles such as History of the World Map by Map and World War II Map by Map , each detailing historical events and placing them in the context of geography. DK's luxurious Map by Map books are fantastic history gifts, packed with fascinating facts, high-quality photography, and detailed profiles and descriptions of people and events. Review: Comprehensive and illustrated history of war - An excellent history telling using the “midwife of history” : war and its battles throughout many thousands of years Review: Awesome Book - Really nice illustrations and maps with interesting text bought as a gift and was well received but had to have a little look through before obviously
| Best Sellers Rank | 31,539 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 74 in Geographical History 76 in Higher Education on Geography 124 in Historical Atlases & Maps |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,459 Reviews |
A**R
Comprehensive and illustrated history of war
An excellent history telling using the “midwife of history” : war and its battles throughout many thousands of years
A**R
Awesome Book
Really nice illustrations and maps with interesting text bought as a gift and was well received but had to have a little look through before obviously
D**E
Great gift
Bought as a secret Santa gift. It was well received by the battle nerd in our group.
A**R
Great
Detailed and extremely interesting.
R**K
Battles by Map - Ideal Coffee Table Book
A coffer table wonder! If you love military history this is the volume to seek out. Set with an introduction by Peter Snow the book looks back as far as Kadesh and Thermopylae right up to 2003's Iraq war. The book is lavishly illustrated and takes each battle as a case study. It must be good because for the first time I managed to gain some real understanding of the Thirty Years War through the section on the Battle of White mountain. One disappointment however was the section on the Plains of Abraham where General Wolfe beat the French and sealed the future of an English-speaking America. This section is very sketchy and for some reason lacks the detail of other conflicts. It is from the 19th century to the present where the book excels. First Marne and Gallipoli are covered in detail and the progress of the battles set out clearly. more recently the section on the Six-Day War between Israel and its Arab neighbours shows the sheer scale of the Israeli victory although it could have been bookended with some commentary on Yom Kippur in 1973. The purpose of books such as this however are to dip into rather than read from cover to cover. This will satisfy the curious for many hours.
J**H
A perfect gift
A gift to a friend - such a beautiful book - a real treat. Wonderfully illustrated and large so looks expensive.
M**E
Good condition and timely delivery
Well packaged. Brilliant book. And despite ordering at the last minute, it arrived in time for Christmas.
K**A
Insightful and fun for learning
Bought as a gift for someone else who loves their battle history and they enjoy this book very much! Big pages clearly layout battle maps and information about different historic battles. Ideal for schools up to your personal library I would say!
S**S
Quality maps and illustrations
Good quality book with nice illustrations & maps. Good value for someone who’s interested in history
J**Y
Awesome
Awesome
V**H
stupendo
bellissimo per chi piace vedere e scoprire la storia
A**S
Good Book
This is a really cool book. I was slightly worried because some of the reviews said the book would come damaged, but mine was in perfect condition! If you like battles, analyzing tactics, and history in general, I highly recommend this book! The graphics and the explanations are both very well put together.
C**S
Fantastic!
I believe most of the reviews already covered this fantastic book - an interesting view of past battles with lots of information I couldn't find on the internet. Highly recommended!
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