Publisher's Synopsis
Marlborough is a historical biography written by John Fortescue that details the life and military career of John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough. The book covers the period of Marlborough's life from his early years as a soldier to his rise to prominence as one of the greatest military leaders of his time. Fortescue provides a detailed account of Marlborough's military campaigns, including his victories at Blenheim, Ramillies, and Malplaquet. The book also delves into Marlborough's personal life, including his marriage to Sarah Churchill and his political career. Fortescue's writing is highly informative and engaging, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of Marlborough's life and legacy. Overall, Marlborough is 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.
