The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World

About “The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World”

The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo is a non-fiction book written by Edward Shepherd Creasy and published in 1851. The book examines fifteen military engagements that the author believes had a major influence on world history. Each battle is presented as a key moment that shaped the course of events in the world. The selection of battles ranges from ancient conflicts to more recent ones, with the final battle being Waterloo. The work provides a historical account of these events, focusing on their significance and impact. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)