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My Early Life: 1874-1904by Winston Churchill
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Here, in his own words, are the fascinating first thirty years in the life of one of the most provocative and compelling leaders of the twentieth century Winston Churchill As a visionary, statesman, and historian, and the most eloquent spokesman against Nazi Germany, Winston Churchill was one of the greatest figures of the twentieth century. In this autobiography, Churchill recalls his childhood, his schooling, his years as a war correspondent in South Africa during the Boer War, and his first forays into politics as a member of Parliament. My Early Life not only gives readers insights into the shaping of a great leader but, as Churchill himself wrote, "a picture of a vanished age." If you want to fully understand Winston Churchill, My Early Life is essential reading. Synopsis: Here, in his own words, are the fascinating first thirty years in the life of one of the most provocative and compelling leaders of the twentieth century As a visionary, statesman, and historian, and the most eloquent spokesman against Nazi Germany, Winston Churchill was one of the greatest figures of the twentieth century. In this autobiography, Churchill recalls his childhood, his schooling, his years as a war correspondent in South Africa during the Boer War, and his first forays into politics as a member of Parliament. My Early Life not only gives readers insights into the shaping of a great leader but, as Churchill himself wrote, "a picture of a vanished age." If you want to fully understand Winston Churchill, My Early Life is essential reading. About the AuthorWinston Churchill (1874-1965) was prime minister of Great Britain from 1940-1945 and 1951-1955. A prolific writer, whose works include The Second World War and A History of the English Speaking Peoples, Churchill was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953. Table of ContentsCONTENTS Introduction by William Manchester Preface by the Author CHAPTER I. Childhood II. Harrow III. Examinations IV. Sandhurst V. The Fourth Hussars VI. Cuba VII. hounslow VIII. India IX. Education at Bangalore X. The Malakand Field Force XI. The Mamund Valley XII. The Tirah Expedition XIII. A Difficulty with Kitchener XIV. The Eve of Omdurman XV. The Sensations of a Cavalry Charge XVI. I Leave the Army XVII. Oldham XVIII. With Buller to the Cape XIX. The Armoured Train XX. In Durance Vile XXI. I Escape from the Boers — I XXII. I Escape from the Boers — II XXIII. Back to the Army XXIV. Spion Kop XXV. The Relief of Ladysmith XXVI. In the Orange Free State XXVII. Johannesburg and Pretoria XXVIII. The Khaki Election XXIX. The House of Commons
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