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The Churchills: In Love and War

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Mary S. Lovell

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The narrative explores the legacy of the first Duke of Marlborough, a military genius celebrated with the construction of Blenheim Palace. It examines the Churchills' mixed fortunes over generations, highlighting both their distinguished members and those who squandered their wealth. The family's revival in the nineteenth century is attributed to the substantial dowries of notable American heiresses, Jennie Jerome and Consuelo Vanderbilt, who played pivotal roles in restoring the family's status and wealth.

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Title: The Churchills: In Love and War
Language: English
Authors: Mary S. Lovell
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Released: 2011
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 640
ISBN13: 9780393062304
Tags: Fiction, History, Non-Fiction, World History, Biographies and Thoughts, Historical Fiction, Autobiography and Memoirs, British Literature, World War II
Rating: 4.2 out of 5
Description: The narrative explores the legacy of the first Duke of Marlborough, a military genius celebrated with the construction of Blenheim Palace. It examines the Churchills' mixed fortunes over generations, highlighting both their distinguished members and those who squandered their wealth. The family's revival in the nineteenth century is attributed to the substantial dowries of notable American heiresses, Jennie Jerome and Consuelo Vanderbilt, who played pivotal roles in restoring the family's status and wealth.