Winston Churchill: Penguin Lives Biographies
Autor John Keeganen Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 sep 2007 – vârsta de la 18 ani
One of the greatest historians writing today gives us a defining portrait of the incomparable Winston Churchill
In his landmark biography of Winston Churchill, acclaimed historian John Keegan offers a very human portrait of one of the twentieth century's enduring symbols of heroic defiance. From Churchill's youth as a poor student to his leadership during World War II, Keegan reveals a man whose own idea of an English past—eloquently embodied in his speeches—allowed him to exhort a nation to unprecedented levels of sacrifice. The result is a uniquely discerning look at one of the most fascinating personalities in history.
“The best military historian of our generation.” ߝTom Clancy
In his landmark biography of Winston Churchill, acclaimed historian John Keegan offers a very human portrait of one of the twentieth century's enduring symbols of heroic defiance. From Churchill's youth as a poor student to his leadership during World War II, Keegan reveals a man whose own idea of an English past—eloquently embodied in his speeches—allowed him to exhort a nation to unprecedented levels of sacrifice. The result is a uniquely discerning look at one of the most fascinating personalities in history.
“The best military historian of our generation.” ߝTom Clancy
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780143112648
ISBN-10: 0143112643
Pagini: 196
Dimensiuni: 130 x 181 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.15 kg
Ediția:Reprint
Editura: Penguin Books
Seria Penguin Lives Biographies
ISBN-10: 0143112643
Pagini: 196
Dimensiuni: 130 x 181 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.15 kg
Ediția:Reprint
Editura: Penguin Books
Seria Penguin Lives Biographies
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Recenzii
"An accomplished and seductive book."
-The Times Literary Supplement
"Stands out as a model of insightfulness about an immense historical personality who helped to shape the world we live in."
-The Economist
"Masterfully covers nearly all aspects of Churchill's illustrious career with knowledgeable insight and sympathy."
-Forbes
-The Times Literary Supplement
"Stands out as a model of insightfulness about an immense historical personality who helped to shape the world we live in."
-The Economist
"Masterfully covers nearly all aspects of Churchill's illustrious career with knowledgeable insight and sympathy."
-Forbes
Notă biografică
Sir John Desmond Patrick Keegan (1934ߝ2012), was one of the most distinguished contemporary military historians and was for many years the senior lecturer at Sandhurst (the British Royal Military Academy) and the defense editor of the Daily Telegraph (London). Keegan was the author of numerous books including The Face of Battle, The Mask of Command, The Price of Admiralty, Six Armies in Normandy, and The Second World War, and was a fellow at the Royal Society of Literature.
Descriere
Acclaimed historian Keegan offers a very human portrait of one of the 20th centurys enduring symbols of heroic defiance. From Churchills youth as a poor student to his leadership during World War II, Keegan reveals a man whose own idea of an English past allowed him to exhort a nation to unprecedented levels of sacrifice.