From Alexander the Great's conquest of the known world to the generals leading today's campaigns in Afghanistan, "Commanders" casts new light on the leaders who are forging history on the battlefield.

Includes index.

Heroes of the ancient world, 1500 BCE-500 CE -- Knights and nomads, 500-1450 -- Masters of innovation, 1450-1700 -- Rulers and reolutionaries, 1660-1850 -- Agents of empire, 1850-1914 -- Modern commanders, 1914-present.