
The Churchill Factor
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'A stunning tour de force' - Sunday Telegraph
'Genuinely clever . . . this book sizzles.' - The Times
For many, Winston Churchill is one of the most important leaders of the twentieth century. He truly was a man who made history.
In this book, Boris Johnson explores the man behind the name, and what makes up his unique 'Churchill Factor'. Taking on the myths and misconceptions along with the outsized reality, he portrays - with characteristic wit and passion - a man of multiple contradictions, contagious bravery, breath-taking eloquence, matchless strategizing and deep humanity.
Fearless on the battlefield, Churchill had to be ordered by the King to stay out of action on D-Day; he embraced large-scale strategic bombing, yet hated the destruction of war and scorned politicians who had not experienced its horrors. He was a celebrated journalist, a great orator and won the Nobel Prize for Literature. He was famous for his ability to combine wining and dining with many late nights of crucial wartime decision-making. His open-mindedness made him a pioneer in healthcare, education and social welfare, though he remained incorrigibly politically incorrect.
Published in association with Churchill Heritage, The Churchill Factor is essential reading for anyone who wants to know what makes a great leader in a time of crisis.
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The must-read biography of the year. * Evening Standard * An engagingly written romp through the elder statesman's greatest achievements. * Observer * Genuinely clever... this book sizzles. * The Times * Churchill's own energy - his indefatigable pursuit of excitement, glory, place and power - demands a writer of fizz and passion to do history justice. Johnson is that writer. * Mail on Sunday * A bravura performance...Johnson has not only celebrated Churchill in this book: he has emulated him with comparable panache. * Financial Times * Riveting...Boris is a superb, accessible writer, with an easy, good-humoured touch. * Independent * The book's style is often chatty, enthusiastic and as funny as you would expect. * The Spectator * Splendidly enjoyable... It is rare to find a serious study of a politician that's this entertaining. * Daily Express * In this spirited, entertaining tale... Johnson deftly weaves his narrative between war, politics and personal life. * Observer * This is a rollicking tale of a political maverick. * Radio Times *More details
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He is the author of many books, including the international bestseller The Churchill Factor, which was published in more than twenty-five countries. His memoir Unleashed was a Top Ten Bestseller in 2024
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