Author: SPENCER, CHARLES
Title: Blenheim - Battle for Europe
Description: London, Weidenfeld and Nicolson. 2004, First Edition. (ISBN: 0297846094). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A Fine unmarked copy with near Fine dustjacket which is not price clipped. The author reveals how his ancestor, John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough and his friend and ally Prince Eugene of Savoy brought about the incredible victory of the battle of Blenheim, where Louis XIV's hitherto invincible army was utterly defeated, changing the course of history. It stopped the French from conquering Europe and enabled the British to start its first steps towards Empire. 19 illustrations and 3 maps. NOT EX LIB C3C. Fine/Near Fine.

Keywords: Military History, Battle of Blenheim, Duke of Marlborough, John Churchill, Prince Eugene of Savoy, Louis XIV 0297846094


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