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Churchill

Name: Churchill
Author: Chris Wrigley
ISBN: 9781904950639

by Chris Wrigley

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Overview

Winston Churchill was Prime minister from 1940-45 and again from 1951-55. Perhaps the most determined and inspirational war leader in Britain's history, it was during that darkest summer of 1940 that Churchill's astonishing oratory seemed to rally the nation, from his opening statement to the House of Commons on May 13 that he had 'nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat'. Each successive crisis produced phrases that have resounded ever since, from the danger of invasion after the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk ('their finest hour') to the Battle of Britain (his tribute to the Few). However, he lost the general election in June 1945. He was returned to Downing Street in 1951, finally retiring in 1955.

Synopsis

Biography of the most famous Prime Minister of the 20th Century.

About the Author, Chris Wrigley

Chris Wrigley has studied the role of government in world wars, in industrial relations and in industry. He has written about David Lloyd George, Arthur Henderson, W E Gladstone and Winston Churchill (Churchill: A Biographical Companion), and is now working on the recent history of the British coal industry.