The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon

Creasy's selection of battles spans from ancient to modern times starting with the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC when the Greeks defeated the invading Persian forces and ending with the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 where Napoleon Bonaparte was finally defeated marking the end of his reign and altering the political landscape of Europe.Each chapter offers a detailed account of the respective battle including its background key military strategies significant figures and the aftermath. More importantly Creasy examines the broader historical significance of each battle and how it influenced the development of nations empires and civilizations.