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Winston Churchill : Britain's Legendary Wartime Leader.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- 50MINUTES.
- Series:
- History
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Prime ministers--Great Britain.
- Prime ministers.
- World War, 1939-1945.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (43 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Cork : Lemaitre Publishing, 2017.
- Summary:
- This biography chronicles the life and career of Winston Churchill, one of the most influential British statesmen of the 20th century. Known primarily for his leadership during World War II, Churchill was a complex figure whose political career spanned over five decades. His path was shaped by his aristocratic background, military service, and a series of political roles, including as Prime Minister. The book explores his role in major historical events such as the Dardanelles expedition and his advocacy for free trade against protectionism. Despite facing numerous personal and political challenges, Churchill remained a resilient leader and a prolific writer, earning the Nobel Prize in Literature. The narrative delves into his personal life, highlighting his marriage to Clementine Hozier and his struggles with depression. The biography is intended for readers interested in British history, political leadership, and historical biography. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Winston Churchill
- Key information
- Introduction
- Biography
- The predetermined path of a young aristocrat
- The beginning of a long political career
- Personal life
- The disastrous Dardanelles expedition
- The interwar years and Churchill's return to politics
- The Second World War: the peak of Churchill's career
- Postwar period and decline
- Context
- The English political system
- The end of aristocratic England
- The end of British imperialism
- Highlights
- The character of a fighter
- A courageous war correspondent
- A Prime Minister in the storm
- A prolific author
- Impact
- Summary
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- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9782806290175
- 2806290171
- OCLC:
- 975223677
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