Ten Great Events in History
Contents: 1. Defense of freedom by Greek Valor. 2. Crusades and the crusaders. 3. Defense of freedom In Alpine Passes. 4. Bruce and Bannockburn. 5. Columbus and the New World. 6. Defense of freedom on Dutch Dikes. 7. The invincible Armada. 8. Freedom's voyage to America. 9. Plassey, and how an empire was won. 10. Lexington and Bunker Hill.
How great events in the history and evolution of our world have been potential in shaping subsequent events is the aim of this book? When, why, how and where various nations fought for the defense of freedom? How the new world was discovered? Why and how India came under the British Empire? Some important military adventures and their strategic examination also are included in this work.