Churchill in Quotes

Churchill in Quotes celebrates the lifeand wit of this iconic figure - combining archive photography with theinspiring speeches, wry remarks and cutting comments he was known for. Sir WinstonChurchill, statesman, orator and former Prime Minister was a man whose words gavehope and inspiration to the British people, and many are as relevant today asthey were during the war years. Churchill's speeches were not always confinedto serious political rhetoric and motivation: his off-the-cuff quips andcomments displayed a wry wit and humour. This book is a celebration of an outstandingfigure in British history, presented in almost 200 photographs, hand-pickedfrom the vast archives of the Press Association, many of which have remainedunseen since they were first published in the newspapers and magazines of theirday. Sales points: Updated format of bestselling Churchill in Quotes with a refreshed and contemporary design Includes 200 historical images from the archives of the Press Association Photography of major events in Churchill's life and career Covers: Major events in Churchill's life, from his birth and early days at Blenheim Palace to his marriage and the birth of his children His service in the army, war correspondence and role as First Lord of the Admiralty and appointment as Chancellor the Exchequer Formation of government as wartime Prime Minister and the political and cabinet posts held during almost 50 years His career as a historian and author and his hobby as a sensitive artist The many honours bestowed upon him, his decline, retirement and death at the age of 90 and the state funeral granted to him by the Queen