Marlborough

By John William Fortescue

Book Overview

Marlborough is a biography written by John Fortescue, chronicling the life and military career of John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough. The book delves into his early life, his rise to prominence as a military commander, and his pivotal role in the War of the Spanish Succession. Fortescue provides a detailed account of Marlborough's military campaigns, including his victories at Blenheim, Ramillies, and Malplaquet. The book also explores Marlborough's personal life, including his marriage to Sarah Jennings and his relationships with other notable figures of the time. Fortescue's writing style is engaging and informative, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in military history or the life of one of England's greatest military leaders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163142794
• ISBN13: 9781163142790
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"