Includes bibliographical references.

"In this installment of the bestselling series, boys travel to the ancient world to learn about twelve famous military battles that drastically altered world history. They'll also learn about the notable men who led those battles, including Alexander the Great, Julius Casaer, and William 'Braveheart' Wallace, among many others. Beginning in Ancient Greece and Persia, the battles continue into the Middle Ages-including the Crusades-and conclude with the year 1588 when the Spanish Armada's attemped invasion of England, and the dawn of modern naval warfare"--Publisher marketing.