Marlborough

by Angus Konstam and Mario Valmarana

Book Overview

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, is one of the great commanders of history. Using his great charm and diplomatic skills he was able to bind troops from various European states into a cohesive army that won a string of victories over the French armies of King Louis XIV, the first of which was perhaps his most spectacular triumph - the battle of Blenheim. Other great victories followed, but political and social turmoil proved harder opponents...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849083614
• ISBN13: 9781849083614
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.2" x 9.6"