The Favourite: Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough

by Ophelia Field

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A portrait of Sarah Churchill, first Dutchess of Malborough (1660-1744). Castigated for traits which might have been applauded in a man, Sarah was described by Dr Johnson as a "good hater". She was instrumental in the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and became a strident advocate of Whig principles. She supervised the building of Blenheim Palace and Marlborough House, as well as managing some 27 other estates. Sarah was a compulsive and compelling writer, narrating the major events of her day herself often at centre-stage. This biography brings her voice back to life and casts a critical eye over images of the Duchess in art, history and literature.
  • ISBN10 034076807X
  • ISBN13 9780340768075
  • Publish Date 13 June 2002
  • Publish Status Transferred
  • Out of Print 19 April 2005
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
  • Imprint Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 575
  • Language English