The World's Greatest Military Leaders: Two Hundred of the Most Significant Names in Land Warfare, from the 10th to the 20th Century

Physically this book comes as hardback and a glossy dustjacket with rather uninspiring front cover art work. The pages are all high quality gloss which is a pleasure to handle. The book gives a history of 200 of military leaders rated by the authors as having contributed significantly or featured prominently in world military affairs. The leaders appear alphabetically throughout the book and at the beginning, a chronological listing by date of birth is provided. What is most satisfying about the book is that each leader is given a very good description of his personality and achievements. Despite there being 200 entries we are still provided with ample information on each leader. Most of the entries are for field commanders but a few 'ifluential theorists and administrators" such as Clausewitz, Steuben, and Carnot appear. Although there is not a picture or photograph of every leader, the book has many, and I particularly like the authors choice of photographs for the book. Pre-photography days are covered by pictures and drawings of leaders. All photography and pictures are black and white. Overall, this is an excellent general source of information on military leaders. It is the sort of book you can pick up now and again after you have read it through and read up on a leader that interests you. Well written. Recommended as a purchase.