Turenne (1885)

Turenne is a historical biography written by Henry Montague Hozier in 1885. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne, a French military commander who played a significant role in the Thirty Years' War and the Franco-Spanish War. Hozier's book offers a detailed exploration of Turenne's early life, his military career, and his political ambitions. The author delves into Turenne's military strategies, tactics, and battles, providing readers with a thorough understanding of his military genius. Hozier also examines Turenne's relationships with other prominent figures of his time, including Louis XIV, Cardinal Mazarin, and Frederick William of Brandenburg. Throughout the book, Hozier provides readers with a vivid portrait of Turenne's character, highlighting his courage, intelligence, and leadership skills. The author also explores Turenne's personal life, including his marriage and his religious beliefs. Overall, Turenne is a well-researched and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of France's most celebrated military commanders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.