Churchill: The Power of Words

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Churchill: The Power of Words

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Book Name: Churchill: The Power of Words
Author: Winston S. Churchill
Publisher Name: Bantam
Language: English
ISBN: 9780857501462
Product size: 12.7 x 4.3 x 19.8 cm
Binding: Flat
Page: 688 (subject to actual product)

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About the Book
Winston Churchill understood and wielded the power of words throughout his six decades in the public eye. His wartime writings and speeches revealed both his vision for the future and his own personal feelings, fascinating generation after generation with their powerful style and thoughtful reflection. In this book Churchill's official biographer, Martin Gilbert, has skilfully selected 200 extracts from his entire oeuvre of books, articles and speeches that reflect his life story, career and philosophy.

From intimate memories of his childhood to his contributions to half a century of debates on war and social policy, we see how Churchill used words for different purposes: to argue for moral causes; to advocate action in the national and international spheres, and to tell of his own struggles, setbacks and achievements. Martin Gilbert's informed choice of extracts and his illuminating explanations linking them together create a compelling biography of Churchill as recounted in the great man's own inimitable words.

"A masterful book and a history worth buying and reading and paying attention to."
--Veterans Reporter

"With 200 extracts well chosen by historian and Churchill biographer Martin Gilbert, this book isn't just informative and entertaining. It's inspiring."--Charleston Post and Courier

"It will give the reader great insight into the history of Britain during the time of Churchill and Churchill's own development into the leader during their 'finest hour.' Highly recommended especially in this age of politics over character."--Sacramento Book Review