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Marlborough

his life and times.
Book • 1933
This monumental biography, written over a period of 10 years, explores the life of John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Marlborough, one of the greatest military commanders and statesmen in English history.

Churchill's work delves into Marlborough's victories in battles such as Blenheim and Ramillies, his role in the Glorious Revolution of 1688, and his diplomatic triumphs during the War of the Spanish Succession.

The book is notable for its historical depth, literary quality, and the insights it provides into the life and times of Marlborough, as well as the author's own development as a military strategist and diplomat.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by Aaron MacLean as a source of information on the War of the Spanish Succession.
Ep 184: Alexander Burns on the Dawn of the Modern Battlefield
Mentioned by Andrew Roberts as one of the books Churchill published before 1940.
Andrew Roberts - 150 Years of Winston Churchill

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