"The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World" by Sir Edward Shepherd Creasy is a seminal work in military history, providing insightful historical analysis into pivotal conflicts that shaped the course of civilizations.

How is this book unique?

How is this book unique?

Creasy's most famous work, the Fifteen Battles, reveals much about 19th century white-supremacist European sentiment, being laced with explicit references to the deplorable barbarism and immorality of non-Europeans.

This book is a classic in the field of military history.

"First published in this edition 1908. Reprinted ... 1931."Introduction signed: E.R. [i.e. Ernest Rhys]"The present volume is a reprint of the 5th edition (1854), which embodies the fuller account of the battle of Waterloo.

Ranging from Marathon to Waterloo, this 1851 classic of military history chronicles the battles that changed the course of history.