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by Eugenio De Saboya (Author), Frederic Shoberl (Translator)
Memoirs of Prince Eugene of Savoy is an autobiography written by Prince Eugene of Savoy, a military commander and statesman who served the Habsburg Empire during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The book was originally published in French in 1736, but this 1811 edition was translated into English by Eugenio De Saboya.In the memoirs, Prince Eugene recounts his life and military career, which included fighting in the Ottoman Wars, the War of the Spanish Succession, and the Great Northern War. He also discusses his relationships with various European monarchs and statesmen, including Emperor Leopold I, King Charles II of Spain, and Prince Eugene's mentor, Prince Louis William of Baden.Throughout the book, Prince Eugene provides insights into the political and military strategies of his time, as well as his own personal motivations and experiences. He also reflects on the challenges and successes of his military campaigns, including the famous Battle of Turin in 1706.Overall, Memoirs of Prince Eugene of Savoy is a valuable historical account of a prominent figure in European military and political history.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.
