- The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World

London, Cassell, 1911. Hard Cover , 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. A very good clean copy of this well-cared for book. Dark green embossed boards with gilt lettering and decoration to spine. 406 pages. End papers have darkened although text block is very clean. Number 28 has been written on front end paper. Frontis of Creasy. Provides a critical analysis of events leading up to each battle, plus the battle's progress, with move and countermove, strategy and tactics adopted by each commander and how these plus the factors of courage and determination led to the eventual victory or defeat. Very Good/No Jacket.