This Master Firebrand: A Life of Charles Mordaunt 3rd Earl of Peterborough 1658-1735

Cameron presents a vivid biography of Charles Mordaunt, 3rd Earl of Peterborough, a flamboyant and controversial figure in English military and political history. The book details his military exploits in Spain and Italy, his political maneuvering at the court of Queen Anne, and his personal life, marked by audacity and scandal. Drawing on extensive archival research, Cameron portrays Mordaunt as a symbol of early modern aristocratic ambition, exploring how his charisma, strategic skill, and opportunism shaped both his career and the broader landscape of 17th- and 18th-century British society.