The Day of the Saxon (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Homer Lea

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440084440 ISBN 13 : 9781440084447

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A thorough, evidence-driven look at how nations grow, endure, and face conflict. This book explains the forces that shape empires and their borders.

In these pages, the author traces how civilizations expand and the rules that govern their survival. The narrative centers on the British Empire and the Saxon world, linking domestic virtues to global power. Readers gain a clear view of how external pressures and internal choices steer national fate without getting lost in theory.

The work blends historical analysis with bold, explanatory claims about military readiness, alliances, and the timing of war. It asks readers to consider how environments and reshaping frontiers determine a nation’s long arc as much as its leaders’ plans.

• Learn how national expansion follows the edges of political environments and the risks of neglect.
• See how military preparedness affects the duration and outcome of wars.
• Understand the strategic tensions among Britain, Germany, Japan, and Russia as they relate to empire risk.
• Explore the idea that a nation’s fate rests as much on environment as on policy choices.

Ideal for readers of historical geopolitics and strategic studies who want a clear, evidence-based view of empire and war.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Excerpt from The Day of the Saxon

This is the second volume of that work dealing with new phases of military science as they affect national existence which has occupied my time for several years past. The first volume was The Valor of Ignorance; the third is not yet completed.

I have many persons to thank for the interest they have shown in the progress of this volume, and I wish particularly to thank Sir John George Tollemache Sinclair, Bart, of Thurso Castle, who has been most kind in securing various data, etc., for me.

This book has been written under numerous difficulties. Begun in America, parts were written upon every continent and every sea, being finally completed in Asia. Begun in profound peace, the concluding chapters were finished upon a recent field of battle.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The first volume was The Valor of I gnorance; the third is not yet completed. I have many persons to thank for the interest they have shown in the progress of this volume, and I wish particularly to thank Sir John George Tollemache Sinclair, Bart, of Thurso Castle, who has been most kind in securing various data, etc., for me. This book has been written under numerous difl Bculties. Begun in A merica, parts were written upon every continent and every sea, being finally completed in A sia. Begun in profoimd peace, the concluding chapters were finished upon a recent field of battle. H. L. Nanking, China.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440084440
• ISBN 13: 9781440084447
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 278
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