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Churchill in Quotes: Wit and Wisdom From the Great Statesman

Door Ammonite Press

Categorie
Geschiedenis Europa
Boeknummer
#381899-UD3
Titel
Churchill in Quotes: Wit and Wisdom From the Great Statesman
Auteur
Press, Ammonite
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover
Uitgeverij
Ammonite Press/PA Media
Jaar van uitgave
2023
ISBN10
1781454809
ISBN13
9781781454800
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Original pictorial boards, illustrated with numerous (full page) photographs in b/w, 8vo.
Samenvatting
Churchill in Quotes celebrates the life and wit of this iconic figure - combining archive photography with the inspiring speeches, wry remarks and cutting comments he was known for. Sir Winston Churchill, statesman, orator and former Prime Minister was a man whose words gave hope and inspiration to the British people, and many are as relevant today as they were during the war years. Churchill's speeches were not always confined to serious political rhetoric and motivation: his off-the-cuff quips and comments displayed a wry wit and humour. This book is a celebration of an outstanding figure in British history, presented in almost 200 photographs, hand-picked from the vast archives of the Press Association, many of which have remained unseen since they were first published in the newspapers... (Lees verder) and magazines of their day. 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
Pagina's
191
Conditie
Goed
Prijs
€ 8,00

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