Marlborough; or: The Fate of Europe – A Poem.
2014/14433
1700-1750 / Pamphlet / Paper / Printing & Publishing / Publication / The Wesley Family
Printed on paper
Printed for Charles Harper, Fleet Street, London, 1705
This poem by Samuel Wesley (1662-1735), John Wesley's father, was written in the wake of the Battle of Blenheim (13th August 1704). The battle was part of the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-14). The poem celebrates the role of John Churchill, first Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), whose victory in the battle marked a pivotal point in the conflict. It was regarded as changing point for the future of Europe - a Europe not dominated by France.
The poem shows Samuel Wesley's close alignment with the Establishment and the Stuart monarchy.
Printed for Charles Harper, Fleet Street, London, 1705
This poem by Samuel Wesley (1662-1735), John Wesley's father, was written in the wake of the Battle of Blenheim (13th August 1704). The battle was part of the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-14). The poem celebrates the role of John Churchill, first Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), whose victory in the battle marked a pivotal point in the conflict. It was regarded as changing point for the future of Europe - a Europe not dominated by France.
The poem shows Samuel Wesley's close alignment with the Establishment and the Stuart monarchy.
