Marshal Turenne

Marshal Turenne is a biography written by Thomas Longueville that chronicles the life of the French military commander, Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, better known as Turenne. The book explores Turenne's life from his childhood and early military career, to his rise to prominence as one of France's greatest military leaders during the Thirty Years' War and the Franco-Dutch War.Longueville provides a detailed account of Turenne's military strategies, including his innovative use of cavalry, and his role in key battles such as the Battle of Rocroi and the Battle of Turckheim. The book also delves into Turenne's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and fellow soldiers.Throughout the book, Longueville highlights Turenne's leadership qualities and his commitment to his troops, as well as his loyalty to the French monarchy. The biography also examines Turenne's religious beliefs and his role in the Protestant Huguenot community.Overall, Marshal Turenne provides a comprehensive and engaging look at the life and legacy 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.