Overview
"Had it not been for Blenheim, all Europe might at this daysuffer under the effect of French conquests resembling those ofAlexander in extent and those of the Romans in durability."
—Sir Edward Creasy, The Fifteen Decisive Battles of theWorld
In 1704, the armies of the French king Louis XIV, undefeated fortwo generations, were poised to extend the French frontiers to theRhine and install a French prince on the Spanish throne. But asFrench forces marched toward Vienna, allied armies under thecommand of John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, and PrinceEugène of Savoy set out to oppose them. The two forces met atBlenheim, in Bavaria, and the French were utterly defeated, endingFrance's dream of European domination. Based on original sources,this page-turning narrative brings the battle to life, effortlesslymoving from the deliberations of kings to the travails of thecommon foot soldier.
"Thoughtful, interesting, and well-written. . . . Spencerrecovers an approach and authorial voice associated with WinstonChurchill, whom indeed he quotes effectively and appropriately. . .. From the excellent scene-setting of the Prologue to the effectivebattle descriptions, which ably draw on the memoirs of theparticipants, Charles Spencer successfully combines narrative withanalysis."
—The Sunday Telegraph
"A remarkable debut . . . not to be missed."
—Evening Standard
"Charles Spencer explores the decisive battle of Blenheim, thecampaign that broke Louis XIV's domination of Europe andestablished the enduring reputation of the British redcoat . . . inthis compelling, page-turning narrative . . . of a battle thatchanged the destiny of Europe."
—Soldier
This book title, Battle for Europe (How the Duke of Marlborough Masterminded the Defeat of the French at Blenheim), ISBN: 9780471719960, by Charles Spencer, published by Wiley (April 13, 2005) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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