A Short Narrative of the Life and Actions of His Grace John, D. of Marlborogh

In «A Short Narrative of the Life and Actions of His Grace John, D. of Marlborough,» Daniel Defoe constructs a biographical account that intertwines the personal and military exploits of the Duke of Marlborough, emphasizing his strategic genius and moral integrity during the War of the Spanish Succession. Defoe's prose combines meticulous detail with a vivid narrative style, reflective of the early 18th-century's burgeoning interest in biography and history, while also catering to the evolving political consciousness of his time. The work serves not merely as a historical account but as a captivating testament to... Next