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The Battles That Changed History
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The Battles That Changed History

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Pratt describes sixteen battles, writing with a thrilling style. He explains clearly why he has chosen these battles, and how they actually did ‘change history’, his thesis is that the underdog can win, changing the lives of the people for good. The gripping accounts range from Alexander the Great’s overthrow of the Persian empire in the 4th century BC to World War II’s Battle of Midway. Pratt gives the background information leading up to the battles, the people involved and the important aftermath. The style is such that it will hold the attention of children, as well as adults. The book comes complete with twenty-seven maps.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Oxford City Press
Date
10 August 2011
Pages
280
ISBN
9781849023559

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Pratt describes sixteen battles, writing with a thrilling style. He explains clearly why he has chosen these battles, and how they actually did ‘change history’, his thesis is that the underdog can win, changing the lives of the people for good. The gripping accounts range from Alexander the Great’s overthrow of the Persian empire in the 4th century BC to World War II’s Battle of Midway. Pratt gives the background information leading up to the battles, the people involved and the important aftermath. The style is such that it will hold the attention of children, as well as adults. The book comes complete with twenty-seven maps.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Oxford City Press
Date
10 August 2011
Pages
280
ISBN
9781849023559