Dictionary of Battles From the Earliest Date to the Present Time

A sweeping doorway into the corridors of conflict, this is a book that makes history feel immediate and alive. Thomas Benfield Harbottle's Dictionary Of Battles From The Earliest Date To The Present Time is more than a reference; it is a living map of human struggle. Restored for today's and future generations, it offers a clear, concise panorama of battles across ancient to modern eras, presenting the arc of war through careful summaries, dates, theatres, and outcomes. The volume functions as a robust historical reference work and a compact warfare encyclopedia, guiding readers through world battles chronology with the confident authority of a seasoned scholar. It is a practical historic tool and a compelling narrative, a military tactics overview that illuminates why battles unfolded as they did-and how those decisions shaped societies. Its significance lies in both scope and craft: a published milestone in scholarly apparatus and a cherished literary artefact, valued by students, researchers, and classic-literature collectors alike. Though out of print for decades, Alpha Editions reintroduces this venerable volume as a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Not merely a reprint, it is a carefully curated compendium that refines our sense of war's consequences and the human stakes behind each entry. An essential addition for any academic reference for researchers, a trusted study companion for students, and a timeless doorway to the immersive world of military history.