A Short Narrative of the Life and Actions of His Grace John, D. of Marlborogh

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The Augustan Reprint Society
(1711)
GENERAL EDITORS
ADVISORY EDITORS
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Typography by Wm. M. Cheney
INTRODUCTION
Opinion is a mighty matter in war, and I doubt but the French think it impossible to conquer an army that he leads, and our soldiers think the same; and how far even this step may encourage the French to play tricks with us, no man knows.
Swift's Journal to Stella , 1 January 1711
… the moment he leaves the service and loses the protection of the Court, such scenes will open as no victories can varnish over.