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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF CHURCHILL: A Study in Character
by Holmes, Richard
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0465030823
- ISBN 13
- 9780465030828
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New York, New York, U.S.A. : Basic Books, 2005. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 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. Fine, first edition, first printing, in fine, mylar-protected dust jacket. [Not remainder-marked or price-clipped] NF39
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- Joe Staats, Bookseller
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 024890
- Title
- IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF CHURCHILL: A Study in Character
- Author
- Holmes, Richard
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0465030823
- ISBN 13
- 9780465030828
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 2005
- Pages
- 376
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
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