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Winston Churchill by John Keegan

Winston Churchill

A Life

A Life

By John Keegan

By John Keegan

By John Keegan

By John Keegan

By John Keegan
Read by Richard Matthews

By John Keegan
Read by Richard Matthews

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Part of Penguin Lives

Part of Penguin Lives

Paperback $17.00

Oct 30, 2007 | ISBN 9780143112648

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Oct 30, 2007 | ISBN 9781440684531

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Aug 27, 2002 | 331 Minutes

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    About Winston Churchill

    One of the greatest historians writing today gives us a defining portrait of the incomparable Winston Churchill

    In his landmark biography of Winston Churchill, acclaimed historian John Keegan offers a very human portrait of one of the twentieth century’s enduring symbols of heroic defiance. From Churchill’s youth as a poor student to his leadership during World War II, Keegan reveals a man whose own idea of an English past—eloquently embodied in his speeches—allowed him to exhort a nation to unprecedented levels of sacrifice. The result is a uniquely discerning look at one of the most fascinating personalities in history.

    “The best military historian of our generation.” –Tom Clancy

    About Winston Churchill

    One of the greatest historians writing today gives us a defining portrait of the incomparable Winston Churchill

    In his landmark biography of Winston Churchill, acclaimed historian John Keegan offers a very human portrait of one of the twentieth century’s enduring symbols of heroic defiance. From Churchill’s youth as a poor student to his leadership during World War II, Keegan reveals a man whose own idea of an English past—eloquently embodied in his speeches—allowed him to exhort a nation to unprecedented levels of sacrifice. The result is a uniquely discerning look at one of the most fascinating personalities in history.

    “The best military historian of our generation.” –Tom Clancy

    About Winston Churchill

    “[Keegan is] the best military historian of the world.”—Tom Clancy
     
    When today’s world leaders require inspiration and strength in times of crisis, they often invoke Winston Churchill. The son of a member of Parliament, Churchill, a poor academic student, wanted to be a solider early in life. At this he succeeded brilliantly, fighting fearlessly on the frontiers of the British Empire but eventually being captured. His escape from a South African prison camp led him to national fame and catapulted him into a life of politics.
     
    The eminent historian John Keegan charts Churchill’s career, examining his steadfast leadership during the catastrophic events of World War II while England was dangerously poised on the brink of collapse. With wonderful eloquence, Keegan illuminates Churchill’s incredible strength during this crucial moment in history and his unshakable belief that democracy would always prevail. Keegan looks at Churchill’s speeches, which are some of the greatest examples of English oratory, and identifies his ability to communicate his own idea of an English past as the source of Churchill’s greatness. He also sheds light on the political climate of Churchill’s time. The result is an insightful, sensitive portrait of Churchill, the war leader, and Churchill, the man.

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    Also by John Keegan

    How War Begins
    The American Civil War
    The Iraq War
    The Second World War
    Intelligence in War
    See all books by John Keegan

    Also by John Keegan

    How War Begins
    The American Civil War
    The Iraq War
    The Second World War
    Intelligence in War
    See all books by John Keegan

    About John Keegan

    John Keegan’s books include The Iraq War, Intelligence in War, The First World War, The Battle for History, The Face of Battle, War and Our World, The Masks of Command, Fields of Battle, and A History of Warfare. He was the defense editor of The… More about John Keegan

    About John Keegan

    John Keegan’s books include The Iraq War, Intelligence in War, The First World War, The Battle for History, The Face of Battle, War and Our World, The Masks of Command, Fields of Battle, and A History of Warfare. He was the defense editor of The… More about John Keegan

    About John Keegan

    John Keegan’s books include The Iraq War, Intelligence in War, The First World War, The Battle for History, The Face of Battle, War and Our World, The Masks of Command, Fields of Battle, and A History of Warfare. He was the defense editor of The… More about John Keegan

    Product Details

    Category: Political Figure Biographies & Memoirs | European World History

    Paperback | $17.00
    Published by Penguin Books
    Oct 30, 2007 | 208 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-1/8 | ISBN 9780143112648

    Category: Political Figure Biographies & Memoirs | European World History

    Ebook | $12.99
    Published by Penguin Books
    Oct 30, 2007 | 208 Pages | ISBN 9781440684531

    Category: Historical Figure Biographies & Memoirs | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $15.00
    Published by Random House Audio
    Aug 27, 2002 | 331 Minutes | ISBN 9781415912102

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    Praise

    “An accomplished and seductive book.”
    –The Times Literary Supplement

    “Stands out as a model of insightfulness about an immense historical personality who helped to shape the world we live in.”
    –The Economist

    “Masterfully covers nearly all aspects of Churchill’s illustrious career with knowledgeable insight and sympathy.”
    –Forbes

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