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Winston Churchill: A Captivating Guide to the Life of Winston S. Churchill
Explore How Churchill Went From Schoolboy Failure to Wartime Hero Free History BONUS Inside! As a British politician who was well known for serving twice as prime minister for the United Kingdom and as an infamous war organizer, leader Winston S. Churchill filled his long life with achievements and recognition plotted throughout every modern history book. Most famously, he led Great Britain into victory over Nazi Germany during World War II in his first run as prime minister and played an essential role in negotiating peace once the war reached an unsteady end. Commonly, his name is associated as one of the “Big Three” alongside United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Soviet Union leader Joseph Stalin. In unity, the three men helped lead the world to a resolution from the violence and terror that reigned in World War II. Winston S. Churchill was more than a military and government leader, though. He lived an entire life full of accomplishments that defined him as a singular person, rather than a government and military leader. In 1953, he won the Nobel Prize for Literature for his “mastery of historical and biographical description as well as for brilliant oratory in defending exalted human values.” Although he maintained a somewhat monotone voice over the radio, Churchill excelled in speaking to live crowds as he imparted encouraging words and recounted tales of his life adventures. On top of these accomplishments as a writer and a trailblazer, Churchill is famous for his endless reserves of energy and his need for little sleep, which allowed him to pursue many projects and hobbies outside of his governmental duties. Among many other possible descriptions, Winton Churchill categorizes as a father, a husband, a painter, a war hero, a politician, a soldier, a smoker, a gambler, and a philosopher. Some of the topics covered in this book Churchill’s Personal LifeHis Mental HealthChildhood and Early EducationMilitary ServiceEarly Political Career and World War IThe Wilderness Years and RearmamentWorld War IIPost-World War II and Second TermThe United States and the Soviet UnionAnd much more!Any general biography of Winston S. Churchill will provide an overview of his greatest achievements, but Churchill had other goals and desires that are often ignored and forgotten. What were they? Churchill had a family—a childhood and children of his own—and a political career that began at a young age. He spoke with and entertained some of the biggest names in the world, within both the political and social realms. How did he interact with Franklin D. Roosevelt? With Mahatma Gandhi? Beneath the accolades and accomplishments lies one important Who was Winston S. Churchill out of the spotlight? What were his struggles and personal goals? Was he an average man in some ways? The following book is an outline of Winston S. Churchill’s life that not only gives a brief overview of his best-known feats but also provides a glimpse into who he was as a person. Scroll to the top and select the "BUY NOW" button for instant download
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March 22, 2021
When Winston Churchill died, I was in high school and remember the funeral on television. Because I was born after WWII, I didn't know much about this man. However, over the years, I continue to bump into his name and some of his achievements. So I was delighted to read his story. The first thing out of the box, I found out Churchill won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953.
I was surprised to see that Churchill's mental health was treated so early in the book. As a licensed professional counselor, I doubt that he could have done so much in his life if he were bipolar. However, many people learn how to thrive in spite of having Attention-Deficit Disorder or clinical depression. They learn to work very hard in the periods between the depressive states.
It is interesting that Churchill realized in India that he thrived on chaos. That's a useful skill to have for a leader. From reading this, it is obvious that Churchill wasn't right all the time and he seemed to have made some rather glaring errors in judgment. For that, Winston was sent into the 'wilderness,' (out of the government). During WWII, it is a good thing that Churchill didn't need much sleep and he thrived on chaos because he didn't get much of one and plenty of the other.
Churchill was the mediator between Stalin and FDR. It is quite a comment on Winston's longevity, the fact that he was the only member of parliament to get elected during Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth's reigns. Winston had a 4-day funeral; Queen Elizabeth ordered his body to lie in Westminster Hall for 3 days and 350 million people watched his funeral on television. Even for Americans, Churchill's voice is easily recognized. This was a fascinating story of a unique man.
I was surprised to see that Churchill's mental health was treated so early in the book. As a licensed professional counselor, I doubt that he could have done so much in his life if he were bipolar. However, many people learn how to thrive in spite of having Attention-Deficit Disorder or clinical depression. They learn to work very hard in the periods between the depressive states.
It is interesting that Churchill realized in India that he thrived on chaos. That's a useful skill to have for a leader. From reading this, it is obvious that Churchill wasn't right all the time and he seemed to have made some rather glaring errors in judgment. For that, Winston was sent into the 'wilderness,' (out of the government). During WWII, it is a good thing that Churchill didn't need much sleep and he thrived on chaos because he didn't get much of one and plenty of the other.
Churchill was the mediator between Stalin and FDR. It is quite a comment on Winston's longevity, the fact that he was the only member of parliament to get elected during Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth's reigns. Winston had a 4-day funeral; Queen Elizabeth ordered his body to lie in Westminster Hall for 3 days and 350 million people watched his funeral on television. Even for Americans, Churchill's voice is easily recognized. This was a fascinating story of a unique man.
January 2, 2020
its was a good read really enjoyable good to learn stuff and read how things happen and turned out
January 23, 2021
Great Overview of a Very Great Man
Wonderful little overview of one of if not the greatest politician to have ever lived. Presents Churchill in a positive light and gives him credit where credit is do.
If you have never studied the leaders of WWII, hopefully this quick read will encourage you to find out more about the three leaders of the Allies.
While Winston is bigger than life, this book shows his humanity also.
Highly recommend this book for all.
Wonderful little overview of one of if not the greatest politician to have ever lived. Presents Churchill in a positive light and gives him credit where credit is do.
If you have never studied the leaders of WWII, hopefully this quick read will encourage you to find out more about the three leaders of the Allies.
While Winston is bigger than life, this book shows his humanity also.
Highly recommend this book for all.
July 21, 2017
Not kindle unlimited like the others, but may be permafree anyway, but I got it on a freebie day.
As a British politician who was well known for serving twice as prime minister for the United Kingdom and as an infamous war organizer, leader Winston S. Churchill filled his long life with achievements and recognition plotted throughout every modern history book. Most famously, he led Great Britain into victory over Nazi Germany during World War II in his first run as prime minister and played an essential role in negotiating peace once the war reached an unsteady end. Commonly, his name is associated as one of the “Big Three” alongside United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Soviet Union leader Joseph Stalin. In unity, the three men helped lead the world to a resolution from the violence and terror that reigned in World War II.
Winston S. Churchill was more than a military and government leader, though. He lived an entire life full of accomplishments that defined him as a singular person, rather than a government and military leader. In 1953, he won the Nobel Prize for Literature for his “mastery of historical and biographical description as well as for brilliant oratory in defending exalted human values.” Although he maintained a somewhat monotone voice over the radio, Churchill excelled in speaking to live crowds as he imparted encouraging words and recounted tales of his life adventures. On top of these accomplishments as a writer and a trailblazer, Churchill is famous for his endless reserves of energy and his need for little sleep, which allowed him to pursue many projects and hobbies outside of his governmental duties. Among many other possible descriptions, Winton Churchill categorizes as a father, a husband, a painter, a war hero, a politician, a soldier, a smoker, a gambler, and a philosopher.
See Captivating History for list of all the other books, Roosevelt, Churchill, Haitian Revolution. {All these are currently free, may all be perma}
As a British politician who was well known for serving twice as prime minister for the United Kingdom and as an infamous war organizer, leader Winston S. Churchill filled his long life with achievements and recognition plotted throughout every modern history book. Most famously, he led Great Britain into victory over Nazi Germany during World War II in his first run as prime minister and played an essential role in negotiating peace once the war reached an unsteady end. Commonly, his name is associated as one of the “Big Three” alongside United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Soviet Union leader Joseph Stalin. In unity, the three men helped lead the world to a resolution from the violence and terror that reigned in World War II.
Winston S. Churchill was more than a military and government leader, though. He lived an entire life full of accomplishments that defined him as a singular person, rather than a government and military leader. In 1953, he won the Nobel Prize for Literature for his “mastery of historical and biographical description as well as for brilliant oratory in defending exalted human values.” Although he maintained a somewhat monotone voice over the radio, Churchill excelled in speaking to live crowds as he imparted encouraging words and recounted tales of his life adventures. On top of these accomplishments as a writer and a trailblazer, Churchill is famous for his endless reserves of energy and his need for little sleep, which allowed him to pursue many projects and hobbies outside of his governmental duties. Among many other possible descriptions, Winton Churchill categorizes as a father, a husband, a painter, a war hero, a politician, a soldier, a smoker, a gambler, and a philosopher.
See Captivating History for list of all the other books, Roosevelt, Churchill, Haitian Revolution. {All these are currently free, may all be perma}
April 7, 2022
I received this book free from Amazon and it is part of the Captivating history collection.
These books are mostly about historical events or historical persons.
This one is about Winston Churchill one of the greatest statesmen in history and has all the important information about the remarkable man who spent 30 years in world politics and shaped the modern world in more than one way, in a very concise way (you can read it within an hour).
This is my assessment of this book Winston Churchill by Captivating history according to my 8 criteria:
1. Related to practice - 3 stars
2. It prevails important - 4 stars (it could contain some additional interesting facts).
3. I agree with the read - 4 stars
4. not difficult to read (as for non-English native) - 4 stars
5. Too long (more than 500 pages) - short and concise (150-200 pages) - 5 stars
6. Boring - every sentence is interesting - 4 stars
7. Learning opportunity - 4 stars
8. Dry and uninspired style of writing - Smooth style with humouristic and fun parts - 3 stars
Total 3.875 stars
Winston Churchill was more than a military and government leader,
In 1953, he won the Nobel Prize for Literature for his “mastery of historical and biographical description as well as for brilliant oratory in defending exalted human values.”
Churchill was a husband, a father, a painter, and a historian, among
Even when Churchill was touring France’s Maginot Line in 1939, he still managed to paint with his friends near Dreux.
Churchill was responsible for a large part in the development of the tank, as well, and in 1915, he created the Landships Committee, which designed and produced the first British tanks.
He served as the First Lord of the Admiralty, and in this position, he encouraged modernity in the British Navy, pushing new warships to use oil instead of coal engines, as well as promoting military aircraft and setting up the Royal Navy Air
Churchill returned the gold standard to Great Britain, which led to deflation, unemployment, and the miner’s strike.
Later, Churchill noted that reinstating the gold standard was the worst mistake he ever made, as it created negative economic and social effects, the largest downside of which fell upon the coal industry that was already suffering because of the general switch to oil as fuel.
Before the period known as the “Battle of Britain,” Churchill said, “… we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.”
In regard to the Allied victory at the Second Battle of El Alamein, Churchill said, “This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.”
During the meeting between Churchill and Stalin, Churchill said, “Let us settle about our affairs in the Balkans. Your armies are in Rumania and Bulgaria. We have interests, missions, and agents there. Don’t let us get cross-purposes in small ways. So far as Great Britain and Russia are concerned, how would it do for you to have ninety percent predominance in Romania, for us to have ninety percent of the say in Greece and go fifty-fifty about Yugoslavia?[145] Stalin agreed to the proposal, but five years later, the Soviet Union denied his acceptance of the “imperialist proposal.”
These books are mostly about historical events or historical persons.
This one is about Winston Churchill one of the greatest statesmen in history and has all the important information about the remarkable man who spent 30 years in world politics and shaped the modern world in more than one way, in a very concise way (you can read it within an hour).
This is my assessment of this book Winston Churchill by Captivating history according to my 8 criteria:
1. Related to practice - 3 stars
2. It prevails important - 4 stars (it could contain some additional interesting facts).
3. I agree with the read - 4 stars
4. not difficult to read (as for non-English native) - 4 stars
5. Too long (more than 500 pages) - short and concise (150-200 pages) - 5 stars
6. Boring - every sentence is interesting - 4 stars
7. Learning opportunity - 4 stars
8. Dry and uninspired style of writing - Smooth style with humouristic and fun parts - 3 stars
Total 3.875 stars
Winston Churchill was more than a military and government leader,
In 1953, he won the Nobel Prize for Literature for his “mastery of historical and biographical description as well as for brilliant oratory in defending exalted human values.”
Churchill was a husband, a father, a painter, and a historian, among
Even when Churchill was touring France’s Maginot Line in 1939, he still managed to paint with his friends near Dreux.
Churchill was responsible for a large part in the development of the tank, as well, and in 1915, he created the Landships Committee, which designed and produced the first British tanks.
He served as the First Lord of the Admiralty, and in this position, he encouraged modernity in the British Navy, pushing new warships to use oil instead of coal engines, as well as promoting military aircraft and setting up the Royal Navy Air
Churchill returned the gold standard to Great Britain, which led to deflation, unemployment, and the miner’s strike.
Later, Churchill noted that reinstating the gold standard was the worst mistake he ever made, as it created negative economic and social effects, the largest downside of which fell upon the coal industry that was already suffering because of the general switch to oil as fuel.
Before the period known as the “Battle of Britain,” Churchill said, “… we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.”
In regard to the Allied victory at the Second Battle of El Alamein, Churchill said, “This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.”
During the meeting between Churchill and Stalin, Churchill said, “Let us settle about our affairs in the Balkans. Your armies are in Rumania and Bulgaria. We have interests, missions, and agents there. Don’t let us get cross-purposes in small ways. So far as Great Britain and Russia are concerned, how would it do for you to have ninety percent predominance in Romania, for us to have ninety percent of the say in Greece and go fifty-fifty about Yugoslavia?[145] Stalin agreed to the proposal, but five years later, the Soviet Union denied his acceptance of the “imperialist proposal.”
December 7, 2023
CHURCHILL
A well done Biography of one of the greatest influential leaders of the 20th century
I was especially impressed with the details of Churchill's less than stellar political misfires , opinions and policies in his youth and later life yet one cannot imagine anyone else leading England in WW2
a prime example of being not really finding your place in life and then suddenly at the right place at the time, and then unfortunately no longer really being needed because it's a different world and your methods and approaches are no longer viable great reading
A well done Biography of one of the greatest influential leaders of the 20th century
I was especially impressed with the details of Churchill's less than stellar political misfires , opinions and policies in his youth and later life yet one cannot imagine anyone else leading England in WW2
a prime example of being not really finding your place in life and then suddenly at the right place at the time, and then unfortunately no longer really being needed because it's a different world and your methods and approaches are no longer viable great reading
September 22, 2024
Winston Churchill was one of the “big three,”along with President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Stalin. He had a long list of accomplishments - he led Great Britain into victory over Nazi Germany in World War II and served as Prime Minister.
His list of accomplishments are commendable. The book also writes about the flaws in his character. He had racist views referring to people of color as savages and saying that they were not as capable as white people.
I enjoyed the book - it was concise, thorough and interesting.
His list of accomplishments are commendable. The book also writes about the flaws in his character. He had racist views referring to people of color as savages and saying that they were not as capable as white people.
I enjoyed the book - it was concise, thorough and interesting.
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June 14, 2020While yes, I do like reading history, for some reason contemporary history was never part of what I like to read. However, this one actually surprised me. Once I started reading I did not want to put it down and was actually wishing it had been longer. Go figure! Anyway, I highly recommend this to everyone. Enjoy!
July 25, 2021
A fair account of the contributions Sir Winston Churchill provided in leading the United Kingdom and Allies efforts to counter German Nazism as it overtook many parts of Europe during World War II. I enjoyed this short read since it refreshed my memory of Churchill’s early life, his leadership as a prime minister and later as world statesman.
November 22, 2021
Brief Bio
For a man who served his country got 70 years, and did so through multiple monarchs, wars and technological changes, this short biography of Winston Churchill will give the reader insights into the man, the statesman and the soldier-author. A fascinating historical personage, the biography gives a high level overview of this amazing man. A good read.
For a man who served his country got 70 years, and did so through multiple monarchs, wars and technological changes, this short biography of Winston Churchill will give the reader insights into the man, the statesman and the soldier-author. A fascinating historical personage, the biography gives a high level overview of this amazing man. A good read.
September 23, 2023
A fairly typical bio from this series. Fairly brief and easy to read. Hits the high spots but that's pretty much it. I would just use this as a intro and get into it deeper if the reader has more interest. Though I did read a few things about WC that I did not know about before. I highly recommend it for beginning readers or those who don't want or need a more detailed bio.
December 31, 2024
So I’m too young to know this history, but I was eager to read about the man, the myth and the legend!
His earlier years were more interesting to me as he was a writer, gardener, builder, father and artist!
The war years were interesting but boring to me. Obviously it wasn’t boring for the people who were there to witness it all first hand.
His earlier years were more interesting to me as he was a writer, gardener, builder, father and artist!
The war years were interesting but boring to me. Obviously it wasn’t boring for the people who were there to witness it all first hand.
October 25, 2017
Great reminder of a great man
Everyone should read this short overview of this great man.
History should not be forgotten
Great overview to ensure we will remember them and appreciate the sacrifice made during ww2
Everyone should read this short overview of this great man.
History should not be forgotten
Great overview to ensure we will remember them and appreciate the sacrifice made during ww2
January 18, 2018
Fantastic
A great book, that catches and describes the essence of Winston Churchill. I do remember his funeral. Thank you for putting this book together. In the world we live in today, it's hard to find true honorable me.
A great book, that catches and describes the essence of Winston Churchill. I do remember his funeral. Thank you for putting this book together. In the world we live in today, it's hard to find true honorable me.
January 25, 2018
Good synopsis
Churchill had a long career but this gives a concise overview of his career. However, it does not provide much on his family life. A fairly quick read for someone wanting a synopsis of Churchill.
Churchill had a long career but this gives a concise overview of his career. However, it does not provide much on his family life. A fairly quick read for someone wanting a synopsis of Churchill.
January 30, 2018
This book about is a brief and concise account of the life of Winston Churchill. It does not beat around the bush whatsoever. Although, I'm pretty sure there is more to Winston Churchill's life than what is accounted in this book. All the same, it is a good read!
August 19, 2017
I love history and these guides are really very good. Well written and interesting. Highly recommend. Loved learning more about Churchill.
January 17, 2018
Short and sweet
Good to grasp main events but one will need to read the whole reference for details. Not too much jargons.
Good to grasp main events but one will need to read the whole reference for details. Not too much jargons.
January 20, 2018
Solid overview of Churchill's !ife.
Some major events could have had more detail but all in all a good summary of his life and events.
Some major events could have had more detail but all in all a good summary of his life and events.
January 25, 2018
Really interesting read
Full of information that I have wondered about for years. Definitely recommend this to someone who is interested in second world war and politics.
Full of information that I have wondered about for years. Definitely recommend this to someone who is interested in second world war and politics.
January 7, 2019
Nice bit of history. Some items I didn't remember from history class.
April 5, 2019
What an amazing man
Talk about strength of character. He is a name we all know but not know much about. Learning about this amazing man was wonderful!
Talk about strength of character. He is a name we all know but not know much about. Learning about this amazing man was wonderful!
December 10, 2019
Awesome read
Very interesting book on a famous guy in history. Well worth the read !! So many things I didn't know!!
Very interesting book on a famous guy in history. Well worth the read !! So many things I didn't know!!
January 22, 2020
Very interesting
I'm not a big history buff however I enjoyed this very much. Churchill was a great leader and did a lot in his life. He was also very human. Good read.
I'm not a big history buff however I enjoyed this very much. Churchill was a great leader and did a lot in his life. He was also very human. Good read.
December 21, 2020
Very interesting read
A good and interesting overview of the life of Churchill. A highly recommended introductory read for all to delve into.
A good and interesting overview of the life of Churchill. A highly recommended introductory read for all to delve into.
January 14, 2021
A captivating story
Held me spell bound though the biography is of a lisp and monotone orator and war monger who lived a full life.
Held me spell bound though the biography is of a lisp and monotone orator and war monger who lived a full life.
February 8, 2021
Provided little data about the great man,
but I accept that it is a short book. DCJ
but I accept that it is a short book. DCJ
April 27, 2022
Loved book but stop repeating name
Really enjoyed book. Nice concise bio. The one think I hated was the repetition of his and others entire name including middle initial.
Really enjoyed book. Nice concise bio. The one think I hated was the repetition of his and others entire name including middle initial.
May 1, 2022
It was ok. I started reading this to try get outside my genre. It was ok. But not for me would recommend
December 11, 2023
Listened to this on audiobook.
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