LEDIARD, Thomas.

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The Life of John, Duke of Marlborough, Prince of the Roman Empire; First edition, presenting a biography of one the greatest European generals in history by a sometimes companion of the subject. John Churchill (1650-1722), later 1st Duke of Marlborough, rose from a genteel family to a dukedom due to his military and political proficiency. Lediard tracks this rise to power, exploring the Duke of Marlborough's presence in parliament, his relationship with influential figures of the time, and personal motivations and accomplishments. The first Duke of Marlborough is recognised as "one of the finest soldiers Britain ever produced" (Lavalle, p. 829). He was never known to lose a battle and many considered him a military genius, adept at both battle and siege. Winston Churchill wrote Marlborough: His Life and Times in praise of his most famous ancestor.

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