The War Speeches - in 7 Volumes 1941-6

London: Cassell, 1941. London -: Cassell and Company, 1941-6. [Speeches] - All FIRST EDITIONS, all first printings. Seven volumes. Octavo (22 x 15 x 19cm). Includes several half-tone plates. In publisher's blue cloth with gilt titles to spines. All in original colour dust-jackets, volume 2 neatly clipped. Wear and chipping to volumes one and to volume three. Some internal spine repairs to the dust wrappers. Neat names to volumes 3, 4 and 5. All in all, a very good set. "Winston Churchill: The War Speeches" is a notable collection published by Cassell, chronicling the inspiring oratory of Sir Winston Churchill during World War II. Comprising his most iconic speeches, this compilation offers a remarkable insight into Churchill's leadership, eloquence, and unwavering determination in the face of Nazi aggression. These speeches, delivered between 1940 and 1945, rallied the British people and the Allied forces, becoming pivotal in maintaining morale and resolve. Cassell's publication of Churchill's wartime speeches solidified his status as one of the 20th century's greatest orators and statesmen. His famous speeches, such as "We shall fight on the beaches" and "Their finest hour," remain emblematic of British resolve and the struggle against tyranny. This collection preserves Churchill's words as a testament to the indomitable spirit that helped lead the Allies to victory and stands as a testament to his enduring legacy as a leader, writer, and speaker of unparalleled influence.