Stephen Crane was a prominent American writer near the turn of the 20th century. Despite only living to be 28, Crane was very prolific and his writing was well respected by other great authors throughout the world. Crane's best known work includes the novels The Red Badge of Courage and Maggie: A Girl of the Streets as well as his short story collections.

Great Battles of the World, published in 1900, is a book in which Crane discusses some of the most famous battles that he researched.