In The Footsteps of Churchill

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Basic Books, 23/02/2009 - 376 páginas
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 life -- from his childhood to his experiences in the Boer War through his rapid rise in politics -- Holmes 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 combat -- in the Boer War and in the trenches of WWI -- convincing him that he was saved for a reason and was destined for greatness. In the Footsteps of Churchill uncovers a surprisingly different Churchill -- both admirable and difficult -- through the lens of his character.
 

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Introduction
6
Father to the Man 18741895
20
The Bubble Reputation 18951901
39
The Tattered Flag 19011911
71
First Lord 19111915 and 19391940
95
The Great Betrayal 19141929
124
Climacteric 19291935
151
In the Wings 19361940
175
Centre Stage 19401942
202
Supporting Role 19421944
235
Final Act 19451965
271
Death Shall Have No Dominion
294
Broadcast of 16 November 1934 302
343
The Atlantic Charter 308
343
Notes and References 317
344
Picture Credits
351

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Página 13 - Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world, Like a Colossus ; and we petty men Walk under his huge legs, and peep about To find ourselves dishonourable graves.

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Richard Holmes is Professor of Military and Security Studies at Cranfield University and the Royal Military College of Science in Britain. He is the author of numerous books, and is the general editor of The Oxford Companion to Military History. He lives in Hampshire, England.

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