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(Subject: Political & Biographies - Churchill Collection) The author based his work on the life and times of Winston Churchill and especially focuses on his rise to power from 1935 onwards. He analyses the traits that Churchill exhibited in leadership. (Published: 1997) (Publisher: Minerva Associates) (ISBN: 1861064209) (Pagination: 402pp) (Condition: Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - Churchill Collection) Born to an American mother, Churchill spent his whole life in thrall to the power and potential of the United States, with his affection and respect reaching its apogee during his crucial bilaterals with President Roosevelt at the height of the Second World War. Tracing his relationship with America from birth to death, and assessing its legacy with his successors in Downing Street, Sir Martin Gilbert presents a full account of what the country meant to Churchill, what he learned from it, and what he taught its leaders and people. (Published: 2005) (Publisher: Free Press) (ISBN: 9780743275545) (Pagination: 501pp. 14 maps 58 photos) (Condition: Very Good in like dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - Churchill Collection) Churchill's account of relations with his allies and associates was sanitised for the historical record and has been accepted uncritically. In reality he had to battle with the Chief of the Imperial General Staff, the other Generals, Tory backbenchers and the War Cabinet, de Gaulle and the Free French and, above all, the Americans. He told his secretary "The difficulty is not in winning the war, it is in persuading people to let you win it". (Published: 2008) (Publisher: Birlinn Ltd) (ISBN: 9781843410447) (Pagination: 402pp, maps, illustrations) (Condition: tiny crease on bottom of spine ow near fine) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - Churchill Collection) Churchill's extraordinary qualities as a war leader meant that his decisions often changed the course of history. But to what extent did he attempt to cover up tactical or political blunders? Lamb examines secrets unmentioned in Churchill's own war histories and in many biographies. This is a critical examination of the operations against France after the collapse in 1940, the backing of Tito, the clash with Roosevelt over the Mediterranean strategy, his attitude to his generals, and much more. (Published: 1993) (Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing) (ISBN: 0747514852) (Pagination: 400pp, photos) (Condition: Very good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - Churchill Collection) Churchill was a war correspondent for the Morning Post during the Boer War. Two weeks after his arrival in Cape Town whilst on board an armoured train in enemy occupied territory, he was ambushed and taken as a prisoner of war to Pretoria. He made a daring escape and was spirited across the border in a goods wagon to Lourenco Marques. From there he returned to the fray taking part in the Battle of Spion Kop and witnessing the relief of Ladysmith. A century later his grandaughter, Celia Sandys, followed in his footsteps. (Published: 1999) (Publisher: Harper Collins) (ISBN: 0002570173) (Pagination: 233pp, ills.) (Condition: very good in good d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - Churchill Collection) Churchill's extraordinary qualities as a war leader meant that his decisions often changed the course of history. But to what extent did he attempt to cover up tactical or political blunders? Lamb examines secrets unmentioned in Churchill's own war histories and in many biographies. This is a critical examination of the operations against France after the collapse in 1940, the backing of Tito, the clash with Roosevelt over the Mediterranean strategy, his attitude to his generals, and much more. (Published: 1991) (Publisher: Carroll & Graf, NY) (ISBN: 0881849375) (Pagination: 352pp, 35 photos) (Condition: Very Good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - Churchill Collection) Clementine, Lady Spencer-Churchill, was married to Sir Winston for 57 years. He trusted her completely and she was a valuable counsellor and companion. This major biography has been written by her youngest daughter with affection and candour. (Published: 1979) (Publisher: Cassell) (ISBN: 0304303216) (Pagination: 556pp ills.) (Condition: Faded spine ow vg in dw. prev.owner sig.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - Churchill Collection) Blue boards rubbed with 3inch gouge on front cover. History Library stamp on endpaper. Foxing on edges and first few pages. The speeches and statements of Winston Churchill during 1944. A wide-ranging selection including the fate of the Italian Fleet, War Decorations, the Invasion of France, Flying Bombs, Answers in the House of Commons, the Epic of Warsaw, Palestine Terrorism, V2 Rockets, War Against the U-Boats etc. (Published: 1945) (Publisher: Cassell) (Pagination: 326pp, 3 photos) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - Churchill Collection) Written by leading naval historian, Richard Hough, this is an account of Winston Churchill and the wars at sea, 1914-18 and 1939-1945. Hough examines Churchill's stormy association with the navy and his remarkable relationship with Roosevelt. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson) (ISBN: 0297787063) (Pagination: xii + 244pp, ills, map, appendices, source references, index) (Condition: vg in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - Churchill Collection) This volume contains many rare and unpublished photographs of Churchill throughout his military and political career. (Published: 2011) (Publisher: Pen & Sword) (ISBN: 9781848841680) (Pagination: 112pp illustrations) (Condition: Very good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - Churchill Collection) The speeches of Winston Churchill from May 1938 to November 1940, compiled by by his son, Randolph Churchill. (Published: 1941) (Publisher: Cassell) (Pagination: 313pp, frontis) (Condition: Foxing at page edges and endpapers, otherwise good in blue boards) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - Churchill Collection) An abridgement of the four volumes of a History of the English Speaking Peoples published in 1964. A narrative history of the British Isles from the Roman Invasion to Victorian times. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Webb & Bower Publishers) (ISBN: 0863501133) (Pagination: Large Format 310pp illustrations.) (Condition: Green Boards rubbed Good) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - Churchill Collection) Well used paperback but useful study copy.Follows Churchill's through the Second World War through from Pearl Harbor to VE day on May 8th 1945, the end of the war in Europe. His role in the three power alliance with Roosevelt and Stalin and the Anglo-American, Anglo-Soviet suspicion and rivalry. The different fronts, General de Gaulle and the Free French, Tito and the Yugoslav leaders, the Greek communists and the Polish government exiled in London, amid all these he had to find the course of prudence and British national interest. (Published: 1989) (Publisher: Minerva Publications) (ISBN: 0749390204) (Pagination: xx + 1417pp, maps, photos) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - Churchill Collection) Winston Churchill made five speeches of major importance in secret sessions of the House of Commons during WWII. The speeches were not recorded at the time. Churchill had, however, either prepared full texts or made extensive notes. After the war he gave the relevant papers to Charles Meade with authority to compile this volume. The Fall of France June 1940: Parliament in the Air Raids Sept 1940: the Battle of the Atlantic June 1941: the Fall of Singapore April 1942: Admiral Darlan and the N Africa Landings Dec 1942. (Published: 1946) (Publisher: Cassell) (Pagination: 96pp, 16 photos) (Condition: blue cloth, ragged dw, slight foxing, g) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - Churchill Collection) Churchill's childhood ambition was to be a soldier. In 1895, at the age of 21, he was commissioned into the Fourth Queen's Own Hussars. Two years later he saw action on the Northwest Frontier of India, and in 1898 took part in the last cavalry charge of the British Army at the Battle of Omdurman in the Sudan. These early experiences furnished him with crucial understanding soldiers and love of soldiering which lasted for the rest of his life. In 1940, Prime Minister at last, he kept for himself the office of Minister of Defence so there would be no question about who was ultimately responsible for Britain's war effort. (Published: 2009) (Publisher: Allen Lane, Penguin Press) (ISBN: 9780713997538) (Pagination: 936pp, 10 maps, 53 illustrations) (Condition: Fine in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - Churchill Collection) A collectible volume which has been signed by the author Randolph Spencer Churchill, the son of Sir Winston Churchill. It is dedicated to Mr. Gerald Gardiner QC who served as Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain from 1964 to 1970. The book is primarily an account of the author's successful 1956 action against Odham's Press, publisher of 'The People', a popular British newspaper, for a libel against him contained in the issue dated Sunday, 15th May, 1955. Counsel for Mr. Churchill was Mr. W. A. Fearnley-Whittingstall, QC. There is also a tipped in scan of Mr. Churchill's signature (together with those of his father and his sister, Sarah) to verify the author's signature. (Published: 1957) (Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson) (Pagination: 112pp, scan of verified author's signature loosely inserted ) (Condition: Good in d/w - signed by author on front endpaper with dedication to prev. owner) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - Churchill Collection) Originally published in Churchill's Centennial Year, this is a single volume biography that encompasses the whole of Churchill's 90 year life as a journalist, politician, soldier, painter, and war leader. This is the revised edition, with an introduction to the second edition surveying work relating to Churchill published since the first edition. Previous owner's name on endpaper. (Published: 1974) (Publisher: Wordsworth Military ) (ISBN: 1840222182) (Pagination: 724pp illustrations) (Condition: Very good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - Churchill Collection) Small pocket book in red and black faux leather with gilt titles and pattern. near fine condition. No publication date. A selection from Winston Churchill's works and speeches, with an introduction by Jack House. (Publisher: Heron Books) (Pagination: 149pp) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Political & Biographies - Churchill Collection) Churchill's life until the end of World War II. A Revised and extended version of Broad’s biography, now including the whole wartime story. (Published: 1945) (Publisher: Hutchinson) (Pagination: xviii + 582pp, portrait.) (Condition: d/w ragged, ow g) UL-XXXXXX