James Lacey, Dr. Williamson Murray (Get this book).In this modern version of Sir Edward Creasy's The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World (1851), defense analysts and professors Lacey and Murray lay out the long-term strategic and cultural consequences of 20 major battles. The authors deftly interweave combat summaries (supplemented with detailed maps) with discussions of strategy, and they defend their inclusion of lesser-known battles with convincing evidence. Commentary on the conflicts runs the gamut from pop culture asides to breathless praise for strategic acumen. Engaging, well written, and thoroughly researched, this book will appeal to amateur and professional historians alike.--Publisher's Weekly
