Battles of Destiny by Isabel Shepperson
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About this eBook
| Author | Shepperson, Isabel, 1867- |
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| LoC No. | 14014141 |
| Title | Battles of Destiny |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Marathon -- Arbela -- Zama -- Teutoberger [i.e. Teutoburger] Wald -- Adrianople -- Chalons -- Tours -- Hastings-Senlac -- Orleans -- Lepanto -- Spanish Armada -- Naseby -- Blenheim -- Pultowa -- Saratoga -- Valmy -- Waterloo. |
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| Summary | "Battles of Destiny" by Sister M. Fides Shepperson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book presents vivid descriptions and analyses of seventeen significant battles from history, examining their impacts and the questions they raise about fate and the course of human events. The narratives are designed to engage both casual readers and those deeply interested in history, offering insights into the complexity of warfare and the fluctuating tides of fortune that shape civilizations. The opening portion of the work introduces the battle of Marathon, highlighting its historical significance as a defining moment in the struggle against Persian imperialism. Through a narrative rich in detail, it recounts the pivotal decisions made by Athenian leaders like Callimachus and Miltiades, juxtaposing the fierce courage of the outnumbered Greeks against the perception of invincibility held by the Persian forces. It reflects on the far-reaching consequences of this battle, both in securing Athenian supremacy and in shaping the cultural legacy of Greece, while also contemplating the tragic fates of heroic figures in history whose glories were often followed by deep personal despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Battles |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56951 |
| Release Date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 77 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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