The Great Marlborough & His Duchess
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Virginia Cowles
Binding: Hardback
Published: Weidenfeld & Nicolson., 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor foxing to page edges and some slight sun fading to spine.
This compelling historical biography, The Great Marlborough & His Duchess, chronicles the intertwined lives of John Churchill, the formidable 1st Duke of Marlborough, and his equally influential wife, Sarah Churchill. The narrative vividly portrays their rise to power during a pivotal era of English history, detailing their political machinations, military triumphs, and personal complexities. It presents an intimate look at their enduring partnership, which shaped the destiny of a nation and left an indelible mark on the European stage. The author masterfully illustrates the intricate dynamics of their relationship amidst the grandeur and intrigue of the late 17th and early 18th centuries, offering a rich tapestry of ambition, love, and power.
Author: Virginia Cowles
Binding: Hardback
Published: Weidenfeld & Nicolson., 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor foxing to page edges and some slight sun fading to spine.
This compelling historical biography, The Great Marlborough & His Duchess, chronicles the intertwined lives of John Churchill, the formidable 1st Duke of Marlborough, and his equally influential wife, Sarah Churchill. The narrative vividly portrays their rise to power during a pivotal era of English history, detailing their political machinations, military triumphs, and personal complexities. It presents an intimate look at their enduring partnership, which shaped the destiny of a nation and left an indelible mark on the European stage. The author masterfully illustrates the intricate dynamics of their relationship amidst the grandeur and intrigue of the late 17th and early 18th centuries, offering a rich tapestry of ambition, love, and power.