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- catalog abstract "This volume presents a biography of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722). The emphasis throughout is on Churchill's character and personality rather than on the general historical events of his life. Churchill was a noted general, an important diplomat, and made himself indispensable to the Kings and Queens who employed him. Undefeated in battle and the master of surprising military maneuvers, he led a coalition of uncooperative allies with skill and diplomacy. The author details the conflicts between Churchill, his hot-tempered wife Sarah, and Queen Anne. Although it was not until the accession of Queen Anne in 1702 that Churchill reached the zenith of his powers and secured his fame and fortune. Churchill's military victories allowed Britain to rise from a minor to a major power, ensuring the country's growing prosperity throughout the 18th century.".
- catalog contributor b5719386.
- catalog created "1974.".
- catalog date "1974".
- catalog date "1974.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1974.".
- catalog description "Bibliography: p. 279.".
- catalog description "The parting by the water's side -- The suspicions of the Dutch -- So little service -- Founding a family -- I love you so truly well -- The long march -- Blenheim -- Anne and Sarah -- See what a happy man he is -- The great glorious success -- A back way to the Queen's closet -- The instrument of so much happiness -- A very murdering battle -- The malice of a bedchamber woman -- The greatest captain of the age.".
- catalog description "This volume presents a biography of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722). The emphasis throughout is on Churchill's character and personality rather than on the general historical events of his life. Churchill was a noted general, an important diplomat, and made himself indispensable to the Kings and Queens who employed him. Undefeated in battle and the master of surprising military maneuvers, he led a coalition of uncooperative allies with skill and diplomacy. The author details the conflicts between Churchill, his hot-tempered wife Sarah, and Queen Anne. Although it was not until the accession of Queen Anne in 1702 that Churchill reached the zenith of his powers and secured his fame and fortune. Churchill's military victories allowed Britain to rise from a minor to a major power, ensuring the country's growing prosperity throughout the 18th century.".
- catalog extent "288 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "Marlborough.".
- catalog identifier "0413295400 :".
- catalog isFormatOf "Marlborough.".
- catalog issued "1974".
- catalog issued "1974.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "London : Eyre Methuen,".
- catalog relation "Marlborough.".
- catalog subject "942.06/9/0924 B".
- catalog subject "DA462.M3 B24 1974".
- catalog subject "Marlborough, John Churchill, Duke of, 1650-1722.".
- catalog subject "Marlborugh, John Churchill, 1st Duke of, 1650-1722.".
- catalog tableOfContents "The parting by the water's side -- The suspicions of the Dutch -- So little service -- Founding a family -- I love you so truly well -- The long march -- Blenheim -- Anne and Sarah -- See what a happy man he is -- The great glorious success -- A back way to the Queen's closet -- The instrument of so much happiness -- A very murdering battle -- The malice of a bedchamber woman -- The greatest captain of the age.".
- catalog title "Marlborough / Correlli Barnett.".
- catalog type "text".