Review of James Falkner’s “Prince Eugene of Savoy: A Genius for War Against Louis XIV and the Ottoman Empire”

This review aims to evaluate various dimensions of James Falkner’s recent work, Prince Eugene of Savoy: A Genius for War Against Louis XIV and the Ottoman Empire, first published in 2022. The book comprises 205 pages and is organized into twelve chapters, excluding the appendix and bibliography. Written in English, the work offers a chronologically structured account of Prince Eugene of Savoy’s life and military career, with a particular focus on his campaigns against both the Ottoman Empire and France.

Drawing upon archival materials and scholarly research in military history, Falkner’s objective is to provide the reader with a detailed understanding of Prince Eugene’s strategic and political acumen. The book successfully contextualizes his military engagements within the broader political dynamics of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. As such, it serves as a valuable resource for researchers, academics, and students interested in the military history of early modern Europe, particularly in the context of Habsburg-Ottoman and Habsburg-French relations.