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Lädt ... Prinz Eugen, der edle Ritter (1965)von Nicholas Henderson
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. 2022 Prince Eugen of Savoy, by Nicholas Henderson (read 28 Sep 1986) I on April 30, 1972 said to myself I should read this book, but not till now have I done so. Prince Eugen was born in Paris on 18 Oct 1663. His mother was Cardinal Mazarin's niece. His mother fell into disfavor in France, and Eugen ended up serving the Hapsburgs in Austria, and died 21 Apr 1736. Napoleon ranked Prince Eugen as one of the seven greatest commanders of history, the others being: Alexander the Great, Hannibal, Caesar, Gustavus Adolphus, Turenne, and Frederick the Great. I have now read biographies of all of them but Gustavus Adolphus and Turenne. This is a good book, laudatory of Prince Eugen. He was a great soldier, and this book tells his story well. Zeige 2 von 2 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
Soldier of 30 campaigns and the survivor of fourteen wounds, Prince Eugen fought against the French with Marlborough in a glorious brotherhood that Winston Churchill praised in glowing terms as without peer. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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The author’s account of Eugen’s relationship with the Duke of Marlborough, with whom Eugen was allied through a number of wars and battles against the French – including the great victory of Blindheim (Blenheim) – gives Eugen more credit than he is usually given in English histories. In particular, the author seems to enjoy counterbalancing the more favorable judgement of his ancestor, Marlborough, given by Winston Churchill in his biography of the latter. In his later years, after he had fallen out of favor with Queen Anne, Marlborough seems to have suffered from depression; Eugen’s “can do” attitude, according to the author, often restored Marlborough’s peace of mind.
The research and use of sources in this work are admirable, but it is surely time for someone to take a fresh look at Eugen. ( )