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The first Churchill: Malborough: soldier and statesmanThis remarkable book by the outstanding English military historian of his generation seeks to bring to life the individual behind the heroic figure of the Blenheim tapestries. It examines the springs of motive and the influence of upbringing that went to produce the one European of the era able to dim the glory of the Sun King, and by so doing to deflect the course of history. The emphasis of the narrative lies throughout on the character and
This remarkable book by the outstanding English military historian of his generation seeks to bring to life the individual behind the heroic figure of the Blenheim tapestries. It examines the springs of motive and the influence of upbringing that went to produce the one European of the era able to dim the glory of the Sun King, and by so doing to deflect the course of history. The emphasis of the narrative lies throughout on the character and personality of John Churchill, First Duke of MarIborough, rather than on the general historical events of his life. By focusing on Marlborough's own reactions - to failure and success, to difficulty and disappointment, to the hazards of battle and political intrigue - the author presents him as his contemporaries and intimates knew him, in his roles of commander, diplomat, colleague, husband and father. A leading theme of the book is the Duke's relationship with his wife Sarah, both as an aspect of his personal nature fascinating in itself and also because of its significance to his career. The course of Marlborough's war leadership is narrated with the clarity, color, pace and immediacy with which the author made his reputation in The Desert Generals and The Swordbearers, avoiding detailed technicalities, yet rendering Marlborough's talents and achievements explicable in terms of the military art of his time. The background of the book is the Europe of the early i70os, an immensely exciting era, brilliant with new ideas, turbulent with rivalry and ambition, splendid with great architecture such as Blenheim Palace, the memorial of Marlborough's triumphs. For England it was the time of her rise to national greatness: a greatness resting equally on seapower, on commercial success and on her victorious armies on the continent of Europe. Throughout the book the contrast is made between this buoyant England, more and more Parliamentary in its government, prizing the liberty of the subject above the authority of monarchs, and the all-embracing autocratic State apparatus of Louis xiv's France which, under Marlborough's leadership, England fought and defeated.Illustrated with 32 pages of color plates and some 120 illustrations in monochrome from contemporary sources and from photographs especially taken for the book by Jeremy Whitaker and Derrick Witty.
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Well made
Color: Black, Style: Fixed Width
Nice steel trough for me to put all my computer cable in so my rabbit stops chewing them.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Practical, stylish organizer with great storage capacity
Color: White, Size: 9.3 D x 19.5 W x 41.8 H in
I bought this 7-cube organizer shelf and I really love it. It’s perfect for organizing beauty products, hair care, or any items at home.
It has great storage capacity—I was able to fit multiple shampoos, treatments, and products easily, and everything stays visible and organized. The design is simple but modern, so it looks good in any space.
Assembly was easy, and the material feels sturdy for everyday use. It’s ideal for personal use, small businesses, or content creation.
Definitely a great option if you’re looking to stay organized in a practical and aesthetic way. I would buy it again.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great little shelf unit
Color: White, Size: 9.3 D x 19.5 W x 41.8 H in
Easy to put together by myself. No issues. Took less than an hour to completely assemble. It’s perfect for purpose intended. A top shelf closet organizer for knick knacks and other smaller items.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Great for classroom organization
Color: White, Size: 9.3 D x 19.5 W x 41.8 H in, Color: White, Size: 9.3 D x 19.5 W x 41.8 H in
These shelves are perfect for organizing my classroom library. The cubes are a little smaller than I expected, so they don’t fit larger picture books well. I was able to make it work by using bins inside the cubes and slanting the bigger books, but just know it’s best for regular-sized books. Since they’re a bit shorter, I stacked two together and it gave me the height I needed.
Overall, they look great, were easy to set up, and hold a lot of books in an organized way. My students can easily find what they need, and I really like the clean, simple style.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Great for the Price
Color: White, Size: 9.25"D x 19.49"W x 31.5"H, Color: White, Size: 9.25"D x 19.49"W x 31.5"H
I needed a cheap little bookshelf for this small play area. The shelf was relatively easy to assemble by myself, and it's sturdy enough to stand on carpeted flooring. I didn't bother installing the safety wall mount because I live in a rental and I can't screw things into the walls. The bookshelf is too small for standard storage cubes, so I purchased a couple of 9-inch cubes from the Dollar Tree and they fit just fine. I might rearrange the contents later.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025