The Churchill factor : how one man made history
Johnson, Boris2014
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On the eve of the 50th anniversary of Winston Churchill's death, Boris Johnson explores what makes up the 'Churchill factor', the singular brilliance of one of the most important leaders of the 20th century. Taking on the myths and misconceptions along with the outsised reality, he portrays a man of multiple contradictions, contagious bravery, breathtaking eloquence, matchless strategising, and deep humanity.
Main title:
The Churchill factor : how one man made history / Boris Johnson.
Author:
Johnson, Boris, author
Imprint:
London : Hodder & Stoughton, 2014.
Collation:
408 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781444783025 (hbk)1444783025
Dewey class:
941'.084'092941.084092920.CHUR941.08409941.084920 CHU920941.082
Local class:
941.084920CHUR
Language:
English
Subject:
Churchill, Winston S. (Winston Spencer) Sir, 1874-1965Political leadershipWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Diplomatic historyWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Great BritainHistoryHistoryGreat Britain -- Politics and government -- 1901-1936Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1936-1945Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1945-1964Great Britain -- History -- 20th centuryChurchill, Winston, -- Biography
BRN:
609499
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