Churchill
1st Edition
Published on 23. August 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-0-582-43759-3 (ISBN)
Description
Keith Robbins provides an excellent introduction to Winston Churchill's dramatic rise to power and traces the unpredictable way his career moved between triumph and tragedy. Providing a vivid picture of the political landscapes through which he moved, it outlines his career and uncovers what made possible Churchill's leading role in national and world affairs.
Reviews / Votes
'[a] fine little book on Churchill... ' Times Higher Education SupplementMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
257 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-582-43759-3 (9780582437593)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Person
Keith Robbins
Content
Preface. 1. Winston, the House of Churchill and the Destiny of Britain. 2. The Parliamentary Pursuit of Power. 3. Making War and Peace 1914-1922. 4. Down and Out? 1922-1939. 5. In Command of War 1939-1945. 6. Loss of Power 1945-1955. 7. Epilogue: Triumph and Tragedy. Further Reading. Chronology and Publications.