What are history’s greatest battles? Angus Konstam, author of more than 100 history books, tackles that question with his latest book, “100 Greatest Battles.” The author begins his selection in the fifth century B.C. with the battles of the Greco-Persian Wars, and then moves through the next 2,500 years to the battles that made up the 20th century.
The book is not a deep dive into the history of warfare, as each battle is detailed in about 500 words. Each two-page section has artwork provided by Osprey Publishing artists along with a description of the image, often demonstrating a significant moment in a specific battle. The book is more a collector’s item for history or military history enthusiasts. In that same vein, it is a great book for introducing young readers to the world of military history, which also proves to be a fine introduction to geopolitical history.
