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Churchill
by Johnson, Paul
- Used
- Acceptable
- Paperback
- Condition
- Acceptable
- ISBN 10
- 0143117998
- ISBN 13
- 9780143117995
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About This Item
Penguin Books, 2010-10-26. Paperback. Acceptable. 1.0630 in x 7.9528 in x 5.2756 in. Minor damage to parts of text, may include water or spine damage. Overall, still a fine copy for classroom use! May contain highlighting/underlining/notes/etc. May have used stickers on cover. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed to be included with used books.
Synopsis
An elegant, concise, and revealing portrait of the inimitable leader. Paul Johnson's books are acknowledged as masterpieces of historical analysis. In Churchill , he offers a lively, succinct exploration of one of the most complex and fascinating personalities in history. Winston Churchill's hold on contemporary readers has never slackened, and this exploration of his life casts new light on one of history's most intriguing figures. Johnson illuminates the various phases of Churchill's career-from his adventures as a young cavalry officer in the service of the empire to his role as an elder statesman prophesying the advent of the Cold War-and shows how Churchill's immense adaptability and innate pugnacity made him a formidable leader for the better part of a century.
Reviews
On Oct 5 2010, Sergerca said:
If you are in God's good favor you had a great history teacher who knew and loved his subject and transferred that enthusiasm to you. Paul Johnson would have been that kind of teacher, and this little book on Churchill proves why. This is the first Johnson book I've read (although I own a few, and have more on my wishlist) and what a shame that it's taken me so long to read one! He has an obvious love of his subject, but that does not preclude him from criticizing his hero (e.g. Churchill's complete dismissal of defense issues during the run-up to WWII when he was Chancellor of the Exchequer). Also, Johnson is branded an "conservative" historian by many, but he does not use this book to hammer Churchill on his lifelong support of the ever-growing British welfare state that he helped to construct.As others have mentioned, even thought this is a short book, Johnson does not just give a chronological survey of Churchill's life. His analysis on the 10 factors that made Churchill indispensable to the WWII victory effort are very convincing.And lastly, how can you not love a book about a man so quoteable? Two of my favorites:"Facts are better than dreams.""If Hitler invaded Hell, at least I would ensure that in the House of Commons I made a favourable reference to the Devil."
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- Campus Bookstore
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- mon0000156846
- Title
- Churchill
- Author
- Johnson, Paul
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0143117998
- ISBN 13
- 9780143117995
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2010-10-26
- Size
- 1.0630 in x 7.9528 in x 5.2756 i
- Bookseller catalogs
- Book;
- X weight
- 0.3483 lb
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