"Far and away Churchill's best one-volume biography."--Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. From acclaimed historian Roy Jenkins, a comprehensive portrait of Winston Churchill, an icon of modern history, from his childhood to the critical World War II period and beyond, in this definitive volume. A member of the House of Lords, Jenkins combines unparalleled command of British political history and his own high-level government experience in a narrative account of Churchill's astounding career that is unmatched in its shrewd insights, its unforgettable anecdotes, the clarity of its overarching themes, and the author's nuanced appreciation of his extraordinary subject. Exceptional in its breadth of knowledge and distinguished in its stylish wit and penetrating intelligence, Churchill is one of the finest political biographies of our time.
"Wryly astute... shrewd."-- The Washington Post
General | |
Anul | 2002 |
Autor | Roy Jenkins |
Editura | Plume Books |
Dimensiuni | 228x156x41 |
ISBN | 9780452283527 |
Limba | Engleza |
Pagini | 1.024 |
Format | Brosata |
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