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Blenheim - Battle for Europe

By: Orion Books

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Historical Books (Orion Books)

Last Stocked on 1/2/2022

Product Info

Title
Blenheim - Battle for Europe
Publisher
Category
Author
Charles Spencer
Publish Year
2005
Pages
378
Dimensions
5x8x1.25"
NKG Part #
2147860444
Type
Softcover

Description

How two men brought about the defeat of Louis XIV's previously unbeaten army and saved Europe from French domination - A Sunday Times Bestseller

By the summer of 1704 Louis XIV's vast armies dominated Europe. France defeated every alliance formed against her and Louis was poised to extend his frontier to the Rhine and install a French prince on the throne of Spain. Two men saved Europe from French military domination: the Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene of Savoy. Marlborough masterminded a brilliant campaign, working with Eugene to surprise the French invaders inside Germany. The rival armies clashed in August and the hitherto unbeaten French were utterly destroyed.

Blenheim was a major turning point in European history. Charles Spencer's narrative is drawn from original sources and moves seamlessly from the deliberations of Kings and princes to the frontline soldiers. This is the battle that creates the enduring reputation of the British redcoat and shatters the image of the 'Sun King' and his mighty army.