Europe Unite, 1950 / Winston S. Churchill.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World politics--1945-1989.

World politics.

Great Britain--Politics and government--1945-.

Great Britain.

Europe--Politics and government--1945-.

Europe.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (353 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : RosettaBooks, LLC, 2014.

Summary:

The second volume in this collection of the prime minister's oratory contains the post-war speeches that stoked patriotic fire in the waning days of Empire. Legendary politician and military strategist Sir Winston Churchill was a master not only of the battlefield, but of the page and the podium. Over the course of forty books and countless speeches, broadcasts, news items and more, he addressed a country at war and at peace, thrilling with victory but uneasy with its shifting role on the global stage. In 1953, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature for "his mastery of historical and biographical description as well as for brilliant oratory in defending exalted human values." During his lifetime, he enthralled readers and brought crowds roaring to their feet; in the years since his death, his masterful writing has inspired generations of eager history buffs. From 1945 to 1951, Churchill held fast to the political influence he had gained during World War II, serving as leader of the Opposition-the minority party in the English government. While some saw this new position as a demotion for a once-great political leader, he embraced the moment with all his might, addressing a nation triumphant in victory but increasingly aware that its long history of Imperial domination was coming to an end. Even at this moment of relative calm in his career, Churchill's rousing oratory still shines with brilliance and wit.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Introduction

Palestine. A Speech to the House of Commons, 31 January 1947

India-Government Policy. A Speech to the House of Commons, 6 March 1947

Economic Situation. A Speech to the House of Commons, 12 March 1947

National Service Bill. A Speech to the House of Commons, 31 March 1947

The Primrose League. A Speech at the Albert Hall, 18 April 1947

National Service Bill (Amendment). A Speech to the House of Commons, 7 May 1947

United Europe Meeting. A Speech at the Albert Hall, 14 May 1947

"Trust the People". A Speech at Ayr, 16 May 1947

India (Transfer of Power). A Speech to the House of Commons, 3 June 1947

West Country Conservative Rally. A Speech at Blenheim Palace, 4 August 1947

Supplies and Services. A Speech to the House of Commons, 8 August 1947

Party Political Broadcast. 16 August 1947

International Congress of Physicians. A Speech at the Guildhall, London, 10 September 1947

Constituency Meeting. A Speech at the Royal Wanstead Schools, 27 September 1947

Annual Conference of the Conservative Party. A Speech at Brighton, 4 October 1947

The Al Smith Memorial. A Speech recorded in London, 14 October 1947

Address of Congratulations to their Majesties and Princess Elizabeth on the forthcoming Royal Marriage. A Speech to the House of Commons, 2 October 1947

Debate on the Address. A Speech to the House of Commons, 28 October 1947

Burma Independence Bill. A Speech to the House of Commons, 5 November 1947

Parliament Bill (Second Reading). A Speech to the House of Commons, 11 November 1947

North-Western Area Meeting of the Conservative Party. A Speech at Belle Vue, Manchester, 6 December 1947

Foreign Affairs. A Speech to the House of Commons, 23 January 1948.

The Conservative Case for New Parliament. Party Political Broadcast, 14 February 1948

Representation of The People Bill. A Speech to the House of Commons, 16 February 1948

Navy Estimates. A Speech to the House of Commons, 8 March 1948

Representation of The People Bill. A Speech to the House of Commons, 24 March 1948

Pilgrims' Dinner to Mrs. Roosevelt. A Speech at the Savoy Hotel, 12 April 1948

Central Council of the Women's Advisory Committee of the Conservative Party. A Speech at the Albert Hall, 21 April 1948

Motion of Congratulations to their Majesties on their Silver Wedding. A Speech to the House of Commons, 26 April 1948

Grand Habitation of the Primrose League. A Speech at the Albert Hall, 30 April 1948

The Congress of Europe. A Speech at The Hague, 7 May 1948

Amsterdam. A Speech at an open-air meeting in the Square, 9 May 1948

Oslo. A Speech at a dinner at the Palace, 11 May 1948

University of Oslo. A Speech on receiving a Doctorate, 12 May 1948

Academic Dinner, Oslo. A Speech at the Hotel Bristol, 12 May 1948

Oslo. A Speech in the City Hall, 13 May 1948

The Norwegian Parliament. A Speech delivered 13 May 1948

Unveiling of the Commando Memorial. A Speech in Westminster Abbey, 21 May 1948

Scottish Unionist Meeting. A Speech at Perth, 28 May 1948

At a Conservative Fete. A Speech at Luton Hoo, 26 June 1948

Constituency Meeting. A Speech at Woodford Green, 10 July 1948

Kent Agricultural Show. A Speech at Maidstone, 14 July 1948

Criminal Justice Bill. A Speech to the House of Commons, 15 July 1948

Hyderabad and Kashmir. A Speech to the House of Commons, 30 July 1948

Conservative Mass Meeting. A Speech at Llandudno, 9 October 1948

Debate on the Address. A Speech to the House of Commons, 28 October 1948.

Unveiling of a Memorial Tablet to President Roosevelt. A Speech in Westminster Abbey, 12 November 1948

Iron and Steel Bill. A Speech to the House of Commons, 16 November 1948

United Europe Exhibition. A Speech at the Dorland Hall, London, 17 November 1948

University of London. A Speech on Foundation Day, 18 November 1948

National Service (Amendment) Bill. A Speech to the House of Commons, 1 December 1948

Foreign Affairs. A Speech to the House of Commons, 10 December 1948

Endnotes.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780795329586

079532958X

OCLC:

1086060319