Young Peterand Michael Calvert (1 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Book Club Edition. Condition is Very Good in a hard cover. No DJ. A Dictionary of Battles: 1715-1815, authored by Brigadiers Michael Calvert and Peter Young, is a reference work that details battles, sieges, and military campaigns that occurred during that specific historical period. Book Summary Timeframe Covered: The book specifically focuses on military engagements fought between 1715 and 1815, a period that encompassed numerous conflicts including the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. Content: It provides concise, factual information on a wide range of battles and sieges, describing the "who, where, when, what, why and how" of the conflicts. Entries are typically arranged in an A-Z format for easy reference. Scope: This era was marked by six great debilitating wars in Europe that had a global impact, and the book covers these events comprehensively. Purpose: The book is designed as a useful reference source for military historians, students, or anyone interested in the military history of the 18th and early 19th centuries.…