Looks at battles that were fought during the period between 1775 and 1815, including those of the American and French revolutions, describing the battles, leaders, and technology that cinched success, or ensured defeat.
Traces the evolution of modern war from the late middle ages through the twentieth century and examines such elements of modern war as its technology and battle experiences, sea and air warfare, women and war, "total war," and opposition to war.
Presents an overview of the major wars of the eighteenth century, an era dominated by conflicts between Europe's leading powers both on the European continent and overseas in the newly established colonies.
