50 military leaders who changed the world

Who were Heinz Guderian, Toghail Beg, Enrico Dandolo, and Sargon of Akkad? They are not as well known as Attila the Hun, George Washington, or Napoleon Bonaparte, but they are among the top fifty military leaders who changed our world. You will be fascinated by the stories, exploits, and heroics of many of the figures you thought you already knew, from Alexander the Great to William the Conqueror, from Hernan Cortes to Simon Bolivar, and from George Washington to Sam Houston. Who made the cut, and who was relegated to honorable mention? Read these fascinating profiles in military history and find out. - Back cover.