Philip Mansel, author, ‘Louis XIV, Britain and the Battle for Europe, from Ireland to the Ukraine’

Event Type: Branch

Takes Place: 12th January 2027

Time: 7.30pm

Venue: Ealing Green Church, The Green, W5 5QT

Description: Philip Mansel, author of King of the World: the life of Louis XIV, (2019) recounts Britain's critical role in the battle to prevent Louis XIV from dominating Europe. The relations between Louis XIV, William III and Marlborough show Britain’s role at the heart of the diplomatic, dynastic and cultural systems then dominating Europe. The styles of Versailles conquered Britain as well as the rest of Europe. Europe is behind us as well as in front of us

How to book: No need to book, though bookings through Eventbrite are eligible for a post-event recording of the talk

Price: Members & students free; visitors £5

Tel: 07922046578

Email: philipgwoods@outlook.com

Website: https://ealinghistory.org.uk/

Organiser: Ealing Branch HA

Lecturer: Dr Philip Mansel

Region: London

Branch: Ealing

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