Marlborough

Poor attempt to copy Winston Churchill's epic

By The Holff  Jul 22, 2006

Pros: Short

Cons: Lacks detail, prose, or anything of substance not found in encyclopedia

John Churchill, better known as the first Duke of Marlborough, is commonly compared with the Duke of Wellington, Admiral Nelson and even Napoleon as one of the greatest military leaders of his time. Despite this comparison and the accomplishments gar...nered by Marlborough, Jones fails to properly explain or highlight Churchill's abilities in his essay. Jones reveals little if any new material concerning Marlborough, in fact he quotes Sir Winston Churchill's book most often for a preponderance of the evidence provided. Marlborough can only be considered a brief, incomplete overview of the subject's life and achievements. Extensive prior knowledge is needed to understand the events discussed in this book. The contribution by J. R. Jones is a complete waste of time and money. Read more Less