Marlborough's War (Paperback)

James Falkner

ISBN 10: 1526766647 / ISBN 13: 9781526766649

Edité par Pen & Sword Books Ltd, South Yorkshire, 2020

Paperback. Many books have been written about the 1st Duke of Marlborough's famous victories, but none of the previous studies has really concentrated on how the warfare was perceived by the men and women who took part - those who experienced the action at first hand. James Falkner has brought together a vivid selection of contemporary accounts of every aspect of the war to create a panoramic yet minutely detailed picture of those years of turmoil. The story is told through memoirs, letters, official documents, despatches, newspaper reports and eyewitness testimony from the French and Allied sides of the conflict. His linking narrative provides a penetrating analysis of the strategy and tactics of warfare at the time. 20 b/w illustrations, maps Tells the story of Marlborough's wars in the words of participants from both sides. First-hand accounts of the battles of the Schellenberg, Blenheim, Ramillies, Oudenarde, Malplaquet. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781526766649

Synopsis :

Many books have been written about the 1st Duke of Marlborough's famous victories, but none of the previous studies has really concentrated on how the warfare was perceived by the men and women who took part - those who experienced the action at first hand. James Falkner has brought together a vivid selection of contemporary accounts of every aspect of the war to create a panoramic yet minutely detailed picture of those years of turmoil. The story is told through memoirs, letters, official documents, despatches, newspaper reports and eyewitness testimony from the French and Allied sides of the conflict. His linking narrative provides a penetrating analysis of the strategy and tactics of warfare at the time.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Marlborough's War (Paperback)
Éditeur : Pen & Sword Books Ltd, South Yorkshire
Date d'édition : 2020
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : new