Churchill

Informationen zum Autor Sebastian Haffner emigrated to London from Berlin in 1930s and was a vocal critic of the Nazi regime, writing influential articles in the Observer. After the war, he became Germany's pre-eminent political commentator. His many books include: Germany: Jekyll and Hyde and The Meaning of Hitler and the posthumous publication Defying Hitler: A Memoir. Klappentext An illustrated biography about a towering historical figure written by an 'enemy alien' who knew him well Zusammenfassung Winston Churchill (1874-1965! KG 1953) Conservative politician! Prime Minister 1940-5 and 1951-5. 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 13th 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. But he returned to Downing Street in 1951! finally retiring in 1955.

Product details

• Authors: Sebastian Haffner, Peter Hennessy
• Assisted by: John Brownjohn (Translation), Simon Pare (Translation)
• Publisher: Haus Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.12.2002
• EAN: 9781904341079
• ISBN: 978-1-904341-07-9
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 12 mm
• Series: Life & Times; Life & Times S.; Life & Times
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies