Name: Great Commanders of the Early Modern World 1567-1865
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Author: Andrew Roberts
ISBN: 9780857385901

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Great Commanders of the Early Modern World 1567-1865

Type

Physical Book

Author

Andrew Roberts

Publisher

Quercus

Year

2011

Language

English

Pages

432

Format

Paperback

ISBN

0857385909

ISBN13

9780857385901

Synopsis "Great Commanders of the Early Modern World 1567-1865 "

What qualities made the Duke of Wellington a strategic genius? How did Oliver Cromwell, a gentleman farmer create an army that overthrew a king and changed the course of British history? Why was SimÃ³n BolÃvar able to overcome early reverses to become the greatest figure in the Latin American struggle against Spanish colonialism? The answers to these and a myriad other fascinating questions can be found in Great Commanders of the Early Modern World, a sumptuous chronological survey of the 25 greatest commanders of the early modern world. Compiled by an distinguished team of historians (including such names as Antonia Fraser, Saul David and Stephen Brumwell) working under the general editorship of Andrew Roberts, Great Commanders of the Early Modern World is an authoritative and beautifully illustrated account of the lives and careers of the 25 greatest military commanders of the period, from the Duke of Marlborough to Napoleon Bonaparte, from Robert Clive to Carl von Clausewitz, and from Frederick the Great to Shaka Zulu. Every commander is profiled in a concise and informative 3000-word article which not only brings its subject vividly to life via a lively, fact-driven narrative, but also analyses and assesses his tactical and strategic gifts. As accessible and informative as it is rigorous and scholarly, Great Commanders of the Early Modern World is the perfect introduction to its subject for the layperson - but also a stimulating and thought-provoking read for those with greater knowledge of military history. With its companion volumes, focusing on the great commanders of the ancient, medieval and modern eras, it forms an indispensable guide to the greatest generals the world has seen.

Andrew Roberts

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Andrew Roberts, born on January 13, 1963, is a prominent British historian, journalist, and author, known for his works on military and political history. A member of the Royal Society of Literature, the Royal Society of Arts, and the International Napoleonic Society, Roberts has written bestsellers such as The Storm of War, Napoleon and Wellington, Masters and Commanders, Hitler and Churchill: The Secrets of Leadership, and Waterloo. His biography Napoleon: A Life (2016) won the Grand Prix of the Fondation Napoléon and the Los Angeles Times Biography Prize, establishing him as one of the leading experts on Napoleon. He has also received prestigious awards such as the Wolfson History Prize and the British Army Military Book of the Year.

Roberts is also a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal and has presented several documentaries, including one based on his book Napoleon: A Life. His ability to combine historical rigor with accessible narrative has made him an influential voice in historical dissemination. As an honorary fellow of the International Churchill Society, his work on Winston Churchill has also been widely praised.

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