William Manchester
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| Title | : | The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill: Visions of Glory 1874-1932 (The Last Lion #1) |
| Author | : | William Manchester |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 992 pages |
| Published | : | April 1st 1984 by Delta (first published January 1st 1983) |
| Categories | : | Biography. History. Nonfiction. Politics |
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s/t: Winston Spencer Churchill: Visions of Glory 1874-1932 When Winston Spencer Churchill was born in Blenheim Palace, Imperial Britain stood at the splendid pinnacle of her power. Yet within a few years, the Empire would hover on the brink of a catastrophic new era. This first volume of the best-selling biography of the adventurer, aristocrat, soldier, and statesman covers the first 58 years of the remarkable man whose courageous vision guided the destiny of those darkly troubled times and who looms today as one of the greatest figures of the 20th century. Black and white photos & illustrations.Specify Books Supposing The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill: Visions of Glory 1874-1932 (The Last Lion #1)
| Original Title: | The Last Lion: Visions of Glory 1874-1932 |
| ISBN: | 0385313489 (ISBN13: 9780385313483) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | The Last Lion #1 |
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Ratings: 4.42 From 10958 Users | 568 ReviewsCritique Epithetical Books The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill: Visions of Glory 1874-1932 (The Last Lion #1)
Description: Winston Spencer Churchill: Visions of Glory 1874-1932When Winston Spencer Churchill was born in Blenheim Palace, Imperial Britain stood at the splendid pinnacle of her power. Yet within a few years, the Empire would hover on the brink of a catastrophic new era. This first volume of the best-selling biography of the adventurer, aristocrat, soldier, and statesman covers the first 58 years of the remarkable man whose courageous vision guided the destiny of those darkly troubled timesTaking lessons from Churchill's life is not without its problems. Yes, he was a great man (an assessment he was never ashamed of sharing with others) but today, lesser man cite Churchill far too frequently and borrow from his legacy far too frequently.Still, there is something undeniably appealing about the man. It may have been his uncompromising demeanor, or his propensity for outlandish stunt-pulling. I tend to think however, that the reason Churchill's story continues to resonate is because
Englands new leaderwould have to be a passionate Manichaean who saw the world as a medieval struggle to the death between the powers of good and the powers of evil, who held that individuals are responsible for their actions and that the German dictator was therefore wicked. A believer in martial glory was required, one who saw splendor in the ancient parades of victorious legions through Persepolis and could rally the nation to brave the coming German fury. An embodiment of fading Victorian
"Now at last, at last, his hour had struck. He had been waiting in parliament for forty years, had grown bald and gray in his nation's service, had endured slander and calumny only to be summoned when the situation seemed hopeless to everyone expect him." THIS is a biography! Absolutely stellar and I can't wait to read the other two volumes. Don't be fooled by the shear size of the book; Manchester doesn't waste a page.
Churchill is best known as the one who stood alone against the Dark Tyranny. Few who have ever walked the planet could have inspired the courage of the Free World as he did. For this he has been lionized and rightly takes his place in the pantheon of historical heroes. But there is far more to the man than the headlines of history. In a later work, Manchester describes Churchill as, "Englands most singular statesman, a brilliant, domineering, intuitive, inconsiderate, self-centered, emotional,
William Manchester is a master of biography. And his subject Winston Churchill was one of the most gifted men ever to walk on earth. An excellent writer and debater, he was also able to paint and build brick walls. His immense personality could both charm and alienate people. Through his force of personality, he swayed many debates in the House of Commons. This volume is the first of three covering Winstons life from birth up through the early 1930s. Like every man he had his flaws. His temper
This book is a great achievement in the art of writing and historical research. Manchester is a master!Churchill is an endless source of inspiration and a role model of manliness. The first book of the series Last Lion shows the first 58 years of Churchill's life. Manchester demonstrates that even if Churchill wouldn't become the second world war hero he would be remembered as a remarkable man and politician.In my opinion, the most interest features of this first volume are the follows:1) The
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