Battle: A Visual Journey Through 5,000 Years of Combat
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R.G. Grant
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 144.9 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 183
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Battle: A Visual Journey Through 5,000 Years of Combat
Battle: A Visual Journey Through 5,000 Years of Combat is a digital visual history by R.G. Grant, available as an instant PDF download. This edition offers 183 pages of illustrated military history in a 144.9 MB file. It explores how warfare has shaped civilizations across five millennia.
This digital edition brings together the visual approach of DK’s celebrated reference, with battle plans, imagery, and expert context. No physical copy is shipped; access is delivered digitally after purchase.
Book Overview
Battle: A Visual Journey Through 5,000 Years of Combat is a chronological survey of military conflict written by R.G. Grant and published by DK. It moves from the first recorded battle at Megiddo to modern-era conflicts, explaining the technology and tactics that transformed the battlefield. The book also considers the human experience of war, from commanders to ordinary soldiers.
This title belongs to the History category and is presented in PDF format. It includes a foreword by Dan Snow.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- A chronological overview of 5,000 years of combat, from ancient chariot warfare to conflicts since 1945.
- Battle plans and tactical diagrams that show how armies fought and why victories were won.
- Detailed coverage of weapons and technology, including composite bows, siege engines, gunpowder, and mechanized warfare.
- Stories of warriors, generals, and the ordinary men and women caught up in war.
- Visual features from DK with maps, photographs, artwork, and artefacts.
- Context on how warfare influenced the rise and fall of empires and nations.
Why This Book Matters
Military history is central to understanding the modern world. This book treats battle as a motive force of history, showing why societies have fought and how conflict shaped borders, languages, and governments. The New York Times described it as a comprehensive, busily illustrated volume covering 5,000 years of combat.
The digital edition preserves the visual richness of the original DK reference. It is suitable for students, researchers, and general readers with an interest in military history.
Book Details
| Author | R.G. Grant |
|---|---|
| Format | |
| File Size | 144.9 MB |
| Pages | 183 |
| Language | English |
| Foreword | Dan Snow |
| Publisher | DK |
| Publication Date | August 17, 2009 |
| First Published | 2005 |
| Edition | Revised |
| Print Length | 360 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0756655781 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0756655785 |
| ISBN-13 (Paperback) | 978-1-74033-593-5 |
| ISBN-13 (Hardcover) | 978-1-4053-1639-2 |
| Dimensions | 8.44 x 0.95 x 10.13 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.92 pounds |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,552,763 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars (103) |
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Add this illustrated military history to your digital library and explore five millennia of combat at your own pace.
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