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100 1 _aDefoe, Daniel,
_d1661?-1731
245 1 2 _aA Short Narrative of the Life and Actions of His Grace John, D. of Marlborogh
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-09-22
508 _aE-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"A Short Narrative of the Life and Actions of His Grace John, D. of Marlborough" by Daniel Defoe is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The work provides a detailed exploration of the life and military career of John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, focusing on his significant contributions during a tumultuous period in English and European history. The narrative aims to counter the negative portrayal of Marlborough by his detractors and to celebrate his military prowess and political struggles. At the start of the text, the narrator, purportedly an old army officer, offers insight into the Duke's early military engagements, highlighting the respect he garnered for his tactical abilities and leadership. The narration discusses prominent events, such as victories in Flanders and Ireland, while addressing the false rumors that surround Marlborough, including accusations of greed and treachery. The opening sets the stage for a defense of the Duke against slanderous claims, indicating that the text will delve into Marlborough's character and military achievements, contrary to the public perception shaped by hostile pamphleteers and political rivals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGenerals -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aStatesmen -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aMarlborough, John Churchill, Duke of, 1650-1722
653 _aGreat Britain -- Court and courtiers -- Biography
700 1 _aBackscheider, Paula R.,
_d1943-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37505
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