Churchill
Published on 20. October 2016
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-1-910821-07-7 (ISBN)
Description
In this absorbing collection of stories and trivia, readers will find answers to amazing aspects of Churchill's life, career and legacy. From his courageous leadership during WWII, through intriguing insights into his powerful speeches, sharp wit and tumultuous career, as well as his accomplishments in personal life. The Amazing and Extraordinary Facts series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Illustrations
20 Halftones, black and white; 50 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 178 mm
Width: 138 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-910821-07-7 (9781910821077)
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Person
Joseph Piercy has written a number of successful books for a range of leading publishers. He is the author of The Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: Shakespeare, Story of English, 25 Rules of Grammar and Slippery Tipples amongst many others. He holds a Master of Philosophy degree in English Studies and is a regular contributor to various magazines and journals.
Joseph lives in Brighton.
Joseph lives in Brighton.
Content
1 Unhappy childhood 14
2 Fresh air 17
3 Distinctive diction 20
4 American Churchill 22
5 Great escape 24
6 Radical move 27
7 Common myth 28
8 Operational command 30
9 Soul mate 33
10 'Another boy...' 37
11 War strategist 39
12 Therapeutic hobby 43
13 Publically accused 47
14 'Cosy pig' 50
15 Under threat 53
16 Animal lover 55
17 Hobby and habit 58
18 Gold standard 60
19 Black dog 64
20 High life 66
21 Prolific output 69
22 Gathering storm 72
23 'Winston is Back' 77
24 False start 80
25 Ultimately irrelevant 82
26 'Walking with destiny' 85
27 Triumph of sorts 88
28 Oratory skills 92
29 Nerve centre 97
30 Siren suit 102
31 Force of personality 104
32 High honour 109
33 Ignominious defeat 112
34 Highly decorated 115
35 Glittering career 121
36 End of an era 125
37 Lights, camera, action! 127
2 Fresh air 17
3 Distinctive diction 20
4 American Churchill 22
5 Great escape 24
6 Radical move 27
7 Common myth 28
8 Operational command 30
9 Soul mate 33
10 'Another boy...' 37
11 War strategist 39
12 Therapeutic hobby 43
13 Publically accused 47
14 'Cosy pig' 50
15 Under threat 53
16 Animal lover 55
17 Hobby and habit 58
18 Gold standard 60
19 Black dog 64
20 High life 66
21 Prolific output 69
22 Gathering storm 72
23 'Winston is Back' 77
24 False start 80
25 Ultimately irrelevant 82
26 'Walking with destiny' 85
27 Triumph of sorts 88
28 Oratory skills 92
29 Nerve centre 97
30 Siren suit 102
31 Force of personality 104
32 High honour 109
33 Ignominious defeat 112
34 Highly decorated 115
35 Glittering career 121
36 End of an era 125
37 Lights, camera, action! 127