The Shape of BattleOne of our most distinguished military historians tells the story of six defining battles . . . Every battle is different. Each takes place in a different context the war, the campaign, the weapons. However, battles across the centuries, whether fought with sticks and stones or advanced technology, have much in common. Fighting is, after all, an intensely human affair; human nature doesn't change. So why were battles fought as they were? What gave

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'A History of the World in 25 Cities' features 25 beautifully illustrated city maps from all over the world

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