The Boy's Book of Battles (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

Decisive victories, crushing defeats, battles on sea and on land—here are the conflicts that changed the destiny of the world. These gripping narratives of the world’s landmark battles—from Marathon, Tours, and Hastings to Trafalgar, Waterloo, and Gettysburg, among others—are entertaining reading for young history buffs and an excellent addition to Eric Wood’s series of books for boys.