The Churchill factor : how one man made history
Johnson, Boris2014
Book
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.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)
Dewey class:
941.084092941.084092 JOH941.084092JOH941.084 JOH941.084
Local class:
941.084092
Language:
English
Subject:
Churchill, Winston S. (Winston Spencer), 1874-1965Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1901-1936Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1936-1945Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1945-1964Political leadershipWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Diplomatic historyWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Great BritainGreat Britain -- History -- 20th century
BRN:
1646258