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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
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.
About the Author
Winston 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 Contents
CONTENTS
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