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Marlborough: His Life and Times
- Narrated by: Sean Barrett
- Length: 81 hrs and 23 mins
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Summary
John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough (1644-1722), was one of the greatest military commanders and statesmen in the history of England. Victorious in the Battles of Blenheim (1704) and Ramillies (1706) and countless other campaigns, Marlborough, whose political intrigues were almost as legendary as his military skill, never fought a battle he didn't win.
Marlborough also bequeathed the world another great British military strategist and diplomat, his descendant, Winston S. Churchill, who wrote this book to redeem Marlborough's reputation from Macaulay's smears. One million words long and ten years in the making, Churchill's Marlborough stands as both a literary and historical masterpiece, giving us unique insights into the Churchill of World War II, for just as Churchill's literary skill helps us understand the complexities of Marlborough's life, so too did his writing of Marlborough help Churchill master the arts of military strategy and diplomacy.
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- HückenTruberMöller
- 14-04-19
Long but worth it
Very comprehensive biography of John Churchill and the English-European politics of his age. Loved it.
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- D. Stone
- 28-11-19
Great portrait of a great man.
this is a very big book but really worth the effort it takes to listen to it. we see in detail the life of a great man but also the times he lived through, from Cromwell to George I. the vicious fights between whig and tories, the struggle to stop france dominating Europe. its also a treat to hear Winston Churchill's own words and observations. the narration of the book is excellent. I recommend this book
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- Mark Dana Floden
- 14-04-21
81 hours goes surprisingly quickly
The writing flows so naturally and the narrator's voice so resembles that of Winston Churchill, it feels as if alone in the room with the great man himself.
I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook.
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- Kindle Customer 007
- 30-08-22
A true Statesman.
So pleased that Winston Churchill was so very proud of his illustrious relative. To be followed 200 years later by another great Statesman that served the United Kingdom and the World so admirably.
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- Mr Image
- 16-05-21
Expertly narrated
This account gives you everything you need to know about the United Kingdom , her allies and her enemies and the man Marlborough.
To not read this is a crime to the 10 years it took to write and the million words used. You will know what I mean by that when you’ve finished it.
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- Christopher
- 14-08-21
Fascinating
Fascinating account of a remarkable man and wonderfully narrated. So pleased to have discovered this book.
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- Captain Marvellous
- 01-12-18
excellent
It's a long book but a valuable and detailed account of an extraordinary person. I like that it presents an account and you can make your own mind up. Well worth the time.
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- Hagman95th
- 15-06-16
Great Book
Great book well written gives a good insight into Malborough's life and the political patronage of the early 18th century
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- Steven G
- 05-08-22
Excellent!
An excellent investment of anyones time to learn of such a great man. A life’s work by Winston Churchill shows amazing detail and reflects his admiration of the man and his legacy.
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- Steve Carter
- 07-06-16
Epic work of true Historical drama
This major work tells the true story of England in 1700s from Charles2 to Anne
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