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The Battle of Blenheim

by Hilaire Belloc

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Political aims come before battlefield movements in Hilaire Belloc's account of Blenheim. He places the fighting of 1704 within the War of the Spanish Succession and the wider effort to check Louis XIV's power in Europe. His opening argument distinguishes victory on the field from success in achieving a government's purpose, giving readers a framework for following the campaign rather than treating the battle as an isolated event.

The narrative follows Marlborough's march to the Danube and the movements of his allies and opponents. In the preparations for battle, Tallard faces exhausted troops, sick horses and uncertain supplies, while Eugene must weigh the risks of leaving the Rhine to reinforce Marlborough. Maps accompany the discussion of routes, positions and the action itself.

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Hilaire Belloc

Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc was a French-English writer and political activist. Belloc was considered one of the most versatile authors of the 20th century, producing essays on history, politics and economics as well as poetry, travelogues and satire. His Catholicism had a strong effect on his works.

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First published
1911
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Pages
95
Language
English
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