Dějiny válek v mapách – Parker Philip (2023)

Wars have appeared in the world since people began to cultivate land and build the first villages and cities. They competed for territory, resources, power, the preservation of their own lives, and freedom – and unfortunately, they still do today. Violent conflicts are a fixed part of human history and cannot do without weapons, capable commanders, or good planning. Equally indispensable are good maps. ***** Maps depicting combat encounters first appeared in ancient times and have since informed us not only about the course of battles but also about how the parties involved wanted to present their victories or defeats to the world. So let's get acquainted with the fascinating stories of wars from ancient empires, the methods of fighting in medieval kingdoms, the rivalries of colonial empires, and modern global conflicts through their lens! ***** This book captures over 2000 years of history and processes more than 70 historical maps that tell the fascinating story of war: from ancient and medieval warfare to contemporary global conflicts. ***** For example: The Battle of Kadesh (1275 BC) | The Battle of Actium (31 BC) | The Battle of Hastings (1066) | The Battle of Crécy (1346) | The Battle of Sekigahara (1600) | The Siege of Vienna (1683) |…