Lanning, Michael Lee

Biographical sketches addressing the lives and accomplishments of some of the world's most influential leaders looking at their impact on history and the effect of their actions on military and civil development.

A close-up look at the role of soldiers of fortune throughout military history, ranges from ancient times to the present day, and examines the use of contract mercenaries in the war in Iraq and in America's War on Terrorism.

Contains brief essays that describe and rank the one hundred most significant leaders, battles, and events of the American Civil War by order of influence, as selected by the author.

Provides short biographies on military leaders from all time periods and nations, and ranks these leaders in order of their influence.

Ranks the top one hundred significant events, leaders, and battles of the American Revolution and provides details about each entry.