LOUIS XIV'S MARSHALS OF FRANCE: Servants of the Sun King

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Explores the careers and leadership of France's Marshals during Louis XIV's reign, shaping European warfare. Among them are Turenne, the pre-eminent commander of the early years of Louis's reign; Luxembourg who never lost a battle; Villeroi, who confronted the Duke of Marlborough at the Battle of Ramillies; Boufflers, famous for his defense of Lille; Villars, who remarkably outwitted and defeated Prince Eugene; Tallard, who endured catastrophe and capture at the Battle of Blenheim; Berwick, James II's illegitimate son, the English Marshal; and Vendome who, though defeated at Oudenarde, later triumphed against the British and Austrians in Spain. Contains 20 mono illustrations.