Prince Eugene: A Man and a Hundred Years of History

Prince Eugene by Willi Frischauer is a biography of Prince Eugene of Savoy, one of the most celebrated military commanders of the 17th and 18th centuries. Frischauer chronicles the life of this brilliant strategist who played a key role in the wars against the Ottoman Empire and in shaping European politics. The book delves into Eugenes complex personality, his military genius, and his enduring legacy, providing readers with a detailed account of his contributions to European history.

François Eugène, Prince of Savoy (1663-1736) was one of the most prominent and successful military commanders in modern European history. Spanning six decades, Eugene served three Habsburg emperors - Leopold I, Joseph I, and Charles VI. The Princes fame was secured with his crushing victory against the Ottomans at the Battle of Zenta in 1697, and his reputation only increased afterwards as a military commander and diplomat.