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Zusatztext Winston Churchill: Politics, Strategy and Statecraft is a must-have book for anyone who wants to know more about the legendary British statesman and the tumultuous times through which he lived. The prizewinning historian Richard Toye has brought together renowned scholars who provide portraits of Churchill, examining the political backdrop behind his decision-making, the strategic dilemmas he faced, and the policy choices he made in the quest to maintain Britain’s standing as a world power. Filled with valuable information and offering sober judgments, Toye’s insightful volume deserves a wide readership and will richly repay those who want to know more about Churchill and British history in the era of the two world wars. Informationen zum Autor Professor Richard Toye is Professor of Modern History at the University of Exeter. His books include Lloyd George and Churchill: Rivals for Greatness (Macmillan 2007), Rhetoric: A Very Short Introduction (OUP 2013), and (with David Thackeray) Age of Promises: Electoral Pledges in Twentieth Century Britain (OUP 2021). He has made numerous TV and radio appearances and has written for a wide range of publications, including the New York Times , the Guardian , and the Times Literary Supplement . Klappentext Winston Churchill is a renowned historical figure, whose remarkable political and military career continues to enthral. This book consists of short, highly readable chapters on key aspects of Churchill's career. Written by leading experts, the chapters draw on documents from Churchill's extensive personal papers as well as cutting-edge scholarship. Ranging from Churchill's youthful statesmanship to the period of the Cold War, the volume considers his military strategy during both World Wars as well as dealing with the social, political and economic issues that helped define the Churchillian era. Suitable for those coming to Churchill for the first time, as well as providing new insights for those already familiar with his life, this is a sparkling collection of essays that provides an enlightening history of Churchill and his era. Vorwort A collection of short, accessible chapters on the key aspects of Winston Churchill's military and political career and his impact on 20th-century history. Zusammenfassung Winston Churchill is a renowned historical figure, whose remarkable political and military career continues to enthral. This book consists of short, highly readable chapters on key aspects of Churchill’s career. Written by leading experts, the chapters draw on documents from Churchill’s extensive personal papers as well as cutting–edge scholarship. Ranging from Churchill’s youthful statesmanship to the period of the Cold War, the volume considers his military strategy during both World Wars as well as dealing with the social, political and economic issues that helped define the Churchillian era. Suitable for those coming to Churchill for the first time, as well as providing new insights for those already familiar with his life, this is a sparkling collection of essays that provides an enlightening history of Churchill and his era. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction Richard Toye (University of Exeter, UK) 2. Churchill: The Young Statesman, 1901-1914 David Thackeray (University of Exeter, UK) 3. Winston Churchill as First Lord of the Admiralty, 23 October 1911 - 24 May 1915 Martin Thornton, (University of Leeds, UK) 4. Churchill as Chancellor of the Exchequer (1924–9) and the Return to the Gold Standard Peter Catterall (University of Westminster, UK) 5. Churchill and Labour Chris Wrigley (University of Nottingham, UK) 6. Churchill and the General Strike, 1926 Peter Catterall (University of Westminster, UK) 7. Churchill and Women Paul Addison (University of Edinburgh, UK) 8. Churchill and Empire Richard Toye...
