Hans Delbrück’s four-volume History of the Art of War is recognized throughout the world as the definitive work on the subject. Appearing in an English-language paperback edition for the first time; volume 1 analyzes in vivid detail the military tactics and strategies used by the great warriors of antiquity. Delbrück disputes some points in classical history and separates fact from legend in his objective reconstruction of celebrated battles stretching from the Persian Wars to the Peloponnesian War; Alexander's campaign to conquer Asia; the Second Punic War and Hannibal's crossing of the Alps; and the triumph of the Roman legions and Julius Caesar. Walter J. Renfroe Jr. based his much-praised English translation on the third (1920) edition of volume 1.
#972519 in Books Bison Books 2000-09-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x 1.06 x 5.98l; 1.40 #File Name: 080326626X452 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Our Country of ChangeBy Steve; Sarasota; FLA warm and humorous story of traveling across the American West; our favorite portion of our wide and varied country. As a history buff; I enjoyed the premise of author Dayton Duncan using the trail of Lewis and Clark as his guide. He traces the many changes in geography and sociology along the 4;000 route.Written years ago; it is only tangentially dated; in no way importantly.A pleasant read for a student of Manifest Destiny.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A wonderful bookBy S. BensonA great read; as the author follows the Lewis and Clark trail through the west. Lots of interesting history about the original expedition and interesting stories from his own experiences along the trail.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. GREAT AUTHOR and BOOK!By GrannyluGreat book and wonderfully insightful author.
