Sea Fights And Land Battles: From Alfred To Victoria

By Laura Valentine

Book Overview

""Sea Fights and Land Battles: From Alfred to Victoria"" is a comprehensive historical account of the major battles that took place in England from the reign of King Alfred to Queen Victoria. The book is written by Laura Valentine, a renowned historian and author, who provides a detailed analysis of each battle, including the strategies, tactics, and key players involved. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on sea battles and the second on land battles. The sea battles covered in the book include the Battle of Hastings, the Spanish Armada, and the Battle of Trafalgar, among others. The land battles described in the book include the Battle of Agincourt, the Battle of Waterloo, and the Battle of Balaclava, to name a few. Throughout the book, Valentine provides a vivid and engaging account of each battle, drawing on primary sources and eyewitness accounts to bring the events to life. She also explores the broader historical context of each battle, discussing the political and social factors that led to the conflicts. Overall, ""Sea Fights and Land Battles: From Alfred to Victoria"" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in English history and military strategy. The book is well-researched and written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163640115
• ISBN13: 9781163640111
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 618 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"