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Marlborough: His Life and Times Part 3 of 3
Marlborough His Life and Times Part 3 of 3 Author:Winston Churchill Part Three Of Three Parts Winston Churchill's biography of his ancestor, John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, provides a unique picture of author and subject. Both men, the 18th century military commander and the 20th century prime minister, were bluff and outspoken, fine soldiers and easy aristocrats. Both were devoted servants of England. ... more » Marlborough, like Churchill, led victorious Allied forces against the threat of tyranny in Europe. Marlborough's great program was to counter Louis XIV's bid for hegemony. The Duke's military successes were unmatched even by Napoleon.« less