In this absorbing collection of stories and trivia, readers will find answers to amazing aspects of Churchill's life, career and legacy. From his courageous leadership during WWII, through intriguing insights into his powerful speeches, sharp wit and tumultuous career, as well as his accomplishments in personal life.
"The Amazing and Extraordinary Facts series" presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure.
By:
Joseph Piercy
Imprint: Rydon Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 172mm,
Width: 130mm,
ISBN: 9781910821077
ISBN 10: 1910821071
Series: Amazing and Extraordinary Facts
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 01 May 2019
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified
1 Unhappy childhood 14 2 Fresh air 17 3 Distinctive diction 20 4 American Churchill 22 5 Great escape 24 6 Radical move 27 7 Common myth 28 8 Operational command 30 9 Soul mate 33 10 'Another boy...' 37 11 War strategist 39 12 Therapeutic hobby 43 13 Publically accused 47 14 'Cosy pig' 50 15 Under threat 53 16 Animal lover 55 17 Hobby and habit 58 18 Gold standard 60 19 Black dog 64 20 High life 66 21 Prolific output 69 22 Gathering storm 72 23 'Winston is Back' 77 24 False start 80 25 Ultimately irrelevant 82 26 'Walking with destiny' 85 27 Triumph of sorts 88 28 Oratory skills 92 29 Nerve centre 97 30 Siren suit 102 31 Force of personality 104 32 High honour 109 33 Ignominious defeat 112 34 Highly decorated 115 35 Glittering career 121 36 End of an era 125 37 Lights, camera, action! 127
