This biography takes the perspective that Churchill always believed he was destined for greatness, and thus, throughout his life, positioned himself in his careers, writing and politics, and in his proximity to the most important people and events in British governmental life to assure he would be prepared for the moment he would be in charge. Jenkins, who has published 18 books and is currently President of the Royal Society of Literature, incorporates many humorous anecdotal moments in his evaluation of this oft heralded political giant.
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Los Angeles Times - Stanley WeintraubRoy Jenkins's quirky but mostly admiring life of Winston Churchill serves up the vanity with the glory, and the fudge with the facts.
Categories:
- History
- Military
- World War II
- Military
Publisher : Plume
Author : Jenkins, Roy
Language : English
Edition : Reprint
Published :2002-11-05
Number Of Pages : 1024
Binding : paperback
ISBN-10 : 0452283523
ISBN-13 : 9780452283527
Item weight : 2.5 lb
Dimensions : 1.73 in x 5.98 in x 8.94 in
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