Regardless of these, which we have always seen fit to correct and change, we have given the world the most freedom it has even ...  Read More

Regardless of these, which we have always seen fit to correct and change, we have given the world the most freedom it has even had, the most prosperity, and with it the uplifting of those who had no hope before.  Read Less

They are 1) personal freedom, which "does not begin earlier than the greeks," 2) civic militarism, in which duty calls citizens...  Read More

They are 1) personal freedom, which "does not begin earlier than the greeks," 2) civic militarism, in which duty calls citizens to the defense of their property and ideals, 3) civilian audit, placing limits on the independence of the military, 4) scientific tradition, bringing both its logic and its technology, 5) decisive shock battle by disciplined infantry, 6) and private property, providing soldiers a vested interest in the outcome.  Read Less

If the 4,000 warriors of the three zulu impis had had the strength to mount one more charge, the 100 defenders of rorke's drift...  Read More

If the 4,000 warriors of the three zulu impis had had the strength to mount one more charge, the 100 defenders of rorke's drift would almost certainly have been overwhelmed.  Read Less

Very well written with a cogent theme throughout, typical hanson analyses, and an engaging style.

Very well written with a cogent theme throughout, typical hanson analyses, and an engaging style.  Read Less

" in addition to salamis, 480 bc, we get gaugamela, 331 bc, cannae, 216 bc, poitiers, 732 ad, tenochtitlan, 1521, lepanto, 1571...  Read More

" in addition to salamis, 480 bc, we get gaugamela, 331 bc, cannae, 216 bc, poitiers, 732 ad, tenochtitlan, 1521, lepanto, 1571, rorke's drift, 1879, midway, 1942, and tet, 1968.  Read Less