The Greatest Briton
Essays on Winston Churchill's Life and Political Philosophy
Biography & Memoir, Historical, Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
| Author: | Jeremy Havardi | ISBN: | 9780856833359 |
| Publisher: | Shepheard-Walwyn | Publication: | February 1, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Shepheard-Walwyn | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jeremy Havardi |
| ISBN: | 9780856833359 |
| Publisher: | Shepheard-Walwyn |
| Publication: | February 1, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Shepheard-Walwyn |
| Language: | English |
Considered one of the most controversial figures in modern history-highly revered by some and heavily criticized by others-Winston Churchill is defended in this collection of essays covering a variety of topics throughout his life. Arranged in chronological order to show his life and career in context of 20th-century world history, these short essays are both detailed and analytical while still being highly accessible for a general audience. Each essay answers a specific historical question about Churchill and argues that not only should he be remembered for his domestic policy alongside his wartime achievements but that he also anticipated a number of issues and debates facing the world today.
Considered one of the most controversial figures in modern history-highly revered by some and heavily criticized by others-Winston Churchill is defended in this collection of essays covering a variety of topics throughout his life. Arranged in chronological order to show his life and career in context of 20th-century world history, these short essays are both detailed and analytical while still being highly accessible for a general audience. Each essay answers a specific historical question about Churchill and argues that not only should he be remembered for his domestic policy alongside his wartime achievements but that he also anticipated a number of issues and debates facing the world today.
