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Churchill

Churchill
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Churchill was an extraordinary figure. There has never been anyone quite like him, and inevitably legends have accumulated. How can he be treated both realistically and fairly after so much has been written about his controversial career by himself and others? This is a fresh look at Churchill and his role in twentieth-century history. Each of the authors in this book is an authority on at least one aspect of Churchill's life. The result is a fascinating interplay of ideas about his policies and motives. Some of it is critical and unflattering. Even the greatest of statesmen can make mistakes and misjudgements, and Churchill was at the centre of the political scene for more that half a century. Yet he emerges with both his integrity and his greatness intact. His achievement seems as remarkable as ever. The picture that is drawn by this lively and readable study is of an astonishing personality with some flaws but also with immense strengths. The book provides a fuller understanding of how Churchill came to be, in A.J.P. Taylor's words, `the saviour of his nation'.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1567165 in Books
  • Published on: 1996-02-29
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 598 pages

Editorial Reviews

Andrew Roberts, The Times
"the most important contribution to Churchilliana since Martin Gilbert's official life ... deserves to be placed on the bookshelves of every serious Churchill enthusiast"

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the most important contribution to Churchilliana since Martin Gilbert's official life ... deserves to be placed on the bookshelves of every serious Churchill enthusiast (Andrew Roberts, The Times )

a glittering collection of essays by a distinguished cast of historians (Financial Times )

elegantly written and entertaining summaries of the debate (Richard Overy, Observer )

Richard Overy, Observer
"elegantly written and entertaining summaries of the debate"

Customer Reviews

king of them all5
many great essays by mostly top notch experts . exept for chapter one all essays are valuable and informative.