Author: WEIGLEY, RUSSELL F.
Title: The Age of Battles - the Quest for Defensive Warfare from Breitenfeld to Waterloo
Description: Bloomington, Indiana, Indiana University Press. 1991, First Edition. (ISBN: 0253363802). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A Fine unmarked copy with Fine dustjacket. xviii + 579 pages. 34 maps. Professor Weigley brings a vast learning and an infectious enthusiasm to the study of warfare. This is narrative history in the grand manner, deeply and passionately informed by a wide understanding of every aspect of the topic: the historical circumstances and political conditions of the contending adversaries, the strategic thinking and the personalities of the military commanders, the tactic on the field of battle, the role of armaments and technology, and the performance of the soldiers. Note: A HEAVY VOLUME OF 1.17 KILO UNPACKED WEIGHT WHICH MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SHIPPING COST 15. Fine/Fine.

Keywords: Battle Strategy, Gustavus Adolphus, Breitenfeld, Rocroi, Blenheim, Ramillies, Oudenarde, Malplaquet, Frederick the Great, War of American Independence, Napoleonic Wars, French Revolution,, Austerlitz 0253363802


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