Churchill

Using hundreds of extracts from his speeches and writings, and illustrated with rarely seen photos, this engrossing biography brings Churchill the man into focus.
 
From his childhood, military service in India and the Sudan, and work as war correspondent, to his place in politics, leadership of Britain during World War II, and role in the Cold War struggle, Churchill provides an interesting and informative account of one of the most towering figures of the twentieth century. It covers his professional and personal life, including his marriage to Clementine Hozier, their children, and his struggle with “Black Dog” depressions. Honest and accurate, the book explores Churchill’s mistakes and misjudgments as well as his successes.

Folosind sute de extrase din discursurile si scrierile sale si ilustrate cu fotografii rar vazute, aceasta biografie captivanta il aduce pe omul Churchill in centrul atentiei. Incepand cu copilaria sa, serviciul militar din India si Sudan, si lucrul ca corespondent de razboi, pana la locul sau in politica, conducerea Marii Britanii in timpul celui de-al doilea razboi mondial, si rolul in lupta Razboiului Rece, Churchill ofera o relatare interesanta si informativa a unuia dintre cele mai falnice figuri ale secolului XX.