In the Footsteps of Churchill A Study in Character
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As one of the most admired political leaders of the twentieth century, Winston Churchill holds iconic status in popular memory. But in this incisive new biography, acclaimed military historian Richard Holmes offers a remarkable reappraisal of Churchill by examining the influences that shaped his character. Drawing upon never-before-seen materials such as letters between the young Churchill and his parents, Holmes paints the most complete portrait to date of the man who stood up to Hitler and led his people to victory against all odds.Detailing the decisive events of Churchill's lifefrom his childhood to his experiences in the Boer War through his rapid rise in politicsHolmes demonstrates the central role Churchill's character played in the key decisions of his public life. With an already inflated sense of self, Churchill had several lucky escapes in combatin the Boer War and in the trenches of WWIconvincing him that he was saved for a reason and was destined for greatness. In the Footsteps of Churchill uncovers a surprisingly different Churchillboth admirable and difficultthrough the lens of his character.
Book information
ISBN: | 9780465030828 |
Publisher: | Basic Books |
Imprint: | Basic Books |
Pub date: | 10 May 2005 |
DEWEY: | 941.084092 |
DEWEY edition: | 22 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 351 |
Weight: | 644g |
Height: | 236mm |
Width: | 156mm |
Spine width: | 29mm |