On the eve of the fiftieth anniversary of Winston Churchill's death, and written in conjunction with the Churchill Estate, Boris Johnson explores what makes up the 'Churchill Factor' - the singular brilliance of one of the most important leaders of the twentieth century. 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 health care, education, and social welfare, though he remained incorrigibly politically incorrect.
Вес: 325
Ширина упаковки: 130
Высота упаковки: 30
Глубина упаковки: 200
Тип обложки (Переплет): Мягкая обложка
Количество страниц: 432
Формат издания: 130x200
Год выпуска: 2015
Автор на обложке: Boris Johnson
ISBN: 978-1-444-78305-6
Тип издания: Отдельное издание
Язык издания: Английский
Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd.
Автор: Борис Джонсон