The battles of the world : or, cyclopedia of battles, sieges, and important…
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"The Battles of the World; or, Cyclopædia of Battles, Sieges, and Important Military Events" by Rev. J. Douglas Borthwick is a comprehensive historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work meticulously catalogues significant battles and military events from the earliest times to the present day, presented in an alphabetical format. The book aims to serve as both an educational resource and a narrative of military history, emphasizing the importance of various
conflicts in shaping nations. At the start of this historical work, the author provides a preface that outlines the aims and scope of the publication. Borthwick discusses the significance of the conflicts detailed within, highlighting recent military actions, particularly concerning Canadian engagements, while also reflecting on the broad implications of warfare on societal evolution. The opening portion sets the tone for a thorough exploration of military events across history, underscoring their importance in both a national and global context. The author notes the value of understanding these battles as a means to appreciate the complexities of military engagements and their impacts on both contemporary and historical societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Borthwick, J. Douglas (John Douglas), 1831-1912 |
|---|---|
| Title | The battles of the world : or, cyclopedia of battles, sieges, and important military events |
| Credits |
Produced by Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (www.canadiana.org)(and Hathi, for some replacement pages.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Battles |
| Subject | Military history |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60652 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-60652-1 |
| Release Date | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 654 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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