Find out about some of the greatest events and people to shape our history and decide for yourself if you agree they should be in the 'top ten'.

Find out about some of the greatest events and people to shape our history and decide for yourself if you agree they should be in the 'top ten'.

In AD 732, near the town of Tours, France, a Frankish army defeated the invading Islamic army and stopped the advance of the Islamic empire into Europe. It is one of ten battles in this book, ranging from Thermopylae in Ancient Greece to the Battle of Britain during World War II, chosen because of their lasting effect on world history