History of War in Maps: More than 70 maps from ancient and medieval warfare to modern day conflicts
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From the moment towns and cities arose, the struggle for land, resources and power has turned to violence. Almost from the start, maps have been an essential part of planning and waging war. History of War in Maps gives a unique visual representation of the development of warfare and the maps that have helped shaped our history.
Each map in this beautifully designed volume plays a crucial role. While countless campaign strategies have relied on detailed and accurate mapping, entire wars have been fought over the maps themselves, with hopes of redrawing boundaries and redefining nations. Spanning more than 2,000 years, this book expertly curates more than 70 historical maps which tell the fascinating story of war: from ancient and medieval warfare to modern-day global conflicts.
Featuring maps of historic battles such as:
• Battle of Marathon, 490 BC
• Battle of Hastings, 1066
• Battle of Crecy, 1346
• Battle of Lützen (Thirty Years’ War), 1632
• Battle of Saratoga, 1777
• Battle of Austerlitz, 1805
• Battle of Balaklava (Crimean War), 1854
• Siege of Vicksburg, 1863
• Battle of Isandhlwana (Anglo-Zulu War), 1879
• Battle of Spion Kop (Anglo-Boer War), 1900
• Gallipoli campaign, 1915
• D-Day, 1944
• Operation Desert Storm, 1993
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Additional information
| Publisher | Collins (15 Sept. 2022) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0008506493 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0008506490 |
| Dimensions | 21.31 x 2.54 x 27.61 cm |
by L. T. Smith
Anyone interested in historical maps, plus a
How the helped in a number of battles, should
Find this a good read
by greasey
At 25 pounds for this short book, I was disappointed with it. Each page gives an illustration of the battle not every battle is a map, with a very brief summary of the battle and outcome. For me this book fails to live up to its expectations. Most of the maps are difficult to see and are copies of so called original ones of each battle, or a picture of the battle, such as Trafalgar, all there is, is a picture of a line of British Ships, no plan of how the battle unfolded. Hence 2 stars out of 5.
by Geoff Dyer
Like so many great maps, this collection makes battle lines instantly more comprehensible.