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Marlborough: Britain´s Greatest General
Richard Holmes
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Description for Marlborough: Britain´s Greatest General
Paperback. Bestselling military historian Richard Holmes delivers an expertly written and exhilarating account of the life of John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough and Britain's finest soldier, who rose from genteel poverty to lead his country to glory, cementing its position as a major player on the European stage and saviour of the Holy Roman Empire. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), ports. (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JF; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 40. Weight in Grams: 448.
Bestselling military historian Richard Holmes delivers an expertly written and exhilarating account of the life of John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough and Britain's finest soldier, who rose from genteel poverty to lead his country to glory, cementing its position as a major player on the European stage and saviour of the Holy Roman Empire. John Churchill is, by any reasonable analysis, Britain's greatest-ever soldier. He mastered strategy, tactics and logistics. His big four battles, Blenheim (which saved the Holy Roman Empire), Ramilies, Oudenarde and ... Read more
Bestselling military historian Richard Holmes delivers an expertly written and exhilarating account of the life of John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough and Britain's finest soldier, who rose from genteel poverty to lead his country to glory, cementing its position as a major player on the European stage and saviour of the Holy Roman Empire. John Churchill is, by any reasonable analysis, Britain's greatest-ever soldier. He mastered strategy, tactics and logistics. His big four battles, Blenheim (which saved the Holy Roman Empire), Ramilies, Oudenarde and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
512
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780007225729
SKU
V9780007225729
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About Richard Holmes
Celebrated military historian and television presenter Richard Holmes is famous for his BBC series `Rebels and Redcoats' and `Wellington'. He is the author of the bestselling and widely acclaimed `Redcoat' and `Tommy' and a dozen other books, including `The Western Front', `Dusty Warriors' and `Sahib'. He is general editor of `The Definitive Oxford Companion to Military History'. He taught military ... Read more
Reviews for Marlborough: Britain´s Greatest General
`We should...welcome a new biography of the man who was so admired by Napoleon and...Winston Churchill - especially if the biographer is Richard Holmes, whose background is a happy blend of military academia and media friendliness. Professor Holmes tackles his subject at a Light Infantry pace, cracking through a wide-ranging biography with confidence and good humour.' Independent on Sunday ... Read more