Marlborough: His Life and Times

By: Winston Churchill

Narrated by: Sean Barrett

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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Sounds like an awesome D&D campaign

Idk if it was the life, the reader, or the word choice of Churchill, but it was an amazing listen. Maps would be helpful, but they aren't necessary if you are familiar with the territories described. And you can look up maps for free on Google if you really need to.

Excellent and very informative.

This is a very deep look into a particular part of history that most people don’t even know ever happened. I find it fascinating that these historical figures journaled and wrote so many letters – Winston showed his typical level of exactitude in putting this book together. I’ve listened to the Lion Lion Trilogy twice and just had to listen to this one.

Awesome listen for history lovers

Winston Churchill is one of my idols and if you love his writings you will not be disappointed in this book. It is very long, I invested about 2 months of commute times and yard work to get through this audio book, but it was well worth it. Marlborough is a fascinating historical figure and I very much enjoyed learning about this very important time in England’s history, highly recommended!

truly remarkable work by Churchill

take the time and you will be rewarded. This is not a well-known history for most Americans. But it is worth reflecting upon.

Enjoy classic if long history

Great written in the styles that made Churchill the greatest of orators and interesting to consider in the time in was written (the garthering strom )