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Winston Churchill - History of The English Speaking Peoples (Vol 1 & 2) (2nd Hand Hardbacks)
SKU B004075
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Synopsis
Based on the writings of Winston Churchill - History of The English Speaking Peoples.
Winston Churchill's monumental exploration of the English-speaking world unfolds across these two volumes, tracing the shared heritage and pivotal moments that shaped nations.
Editorial Board : Sir Mortimer Wheeler, Hugh Trevor Roper & AJP Taylor.
The first 2 Books from a very scarce & rare edition. There are 21 further volumes needed to complete this set of 23 (NOT included).
Winston Churchill’s A History of the English-Speaking Peoples (published 1956–1958) is a landmark historical survey tracing the development of democratic institutions from 55 B.C. to 1900.
Key Details of this edition Volumes 1 & 2 :
Volume 1 : Introductions. Early Peoples to Bede & St. Boniface.
Volume 2 : The Vikings to The Doomsday Book.
Context : While often considered a "Whig interpretation" of history by modern academics - focusing on the progression toward liberty - it is praised for its narrative style, wit, and personal insight.
Details
- Format : Larger 2nd Hand Hardback Book Bundle (2 Books) (No Dust Jackets Issued)
- Condition : Good (for their age. Some damage to the spine of Vol' 2. )
- Category : Non-Fiction - History & Futurology / Book Bundles
- Published : 1956-1958 (These Reissued Editions - BPC Publishing / Purnell 1971)
- ISBN : N/A
- SKU : B004075
- PPC : SP1800gm
- RRP : Unknown
- Quantity Available : 1 only.
176pp & 160pp. Illustrations & Photographs.
Red, cloth-covered boards. Full colour & glossy.
External Reviews
"Oh my word, if I could give this series 6 stars I would. It's as good as they come. Outstanding material. Covers British history well. Churchill's integrity as a historian is made evident in every book in the series, and he's not lacking in a sense of humour or a sense of scene. He keeps his own opinions on the characters to himself - for the most part - but occasionally flashes out in glorious commentary. " - Goodreads Review.
"From the Stone Age onwards Churchill leads us through the initial development of the English race, its language and customs. Moreover it sets out the development of English Common Law and its conversion as the bedrock of all the English speaking nations. A fascinating read." - Allan Sneller.
"This was a really nice surprise. I had never read any of Churchill's prose and was expecting the kind of heavy portentousness of his speeches. His writing is quite the contrary with a light journalistic style and a wry sense of humour. But then, of course, for much of his life he was a successful popular journalist so perhaps I shouldn't have been surprised." - Forlorne Hope.
AI Summary
From ancient Britain through the American Revolution and beyond, Churchill weaves together political intrigue, military strategy, and cultural evolution with the insight of a statesman and historian. This two-volume set offers readers a comprehensive narrative of how language, law, and liberty connected peoples across continents. Essential for history enthusiasts, students of political thought, and anyone seeking to understand the foundations of modern English-speaking civilization.
The Author
Winston S. Churchill (1874-1965) has been called 'the greatest Briton'. An international statesman, orator, biographer, historian, author and Nobel Prize winner, his works remain in print with the world's leading publishers. Educated at Harrow and Sandhurst, Winston spent several years in the army before becoming a newspaper correspondent and then an MP. His cabinet positions included First Lord of the Admiralty at the outbreak of the First World War and later Chancellor of the Exchequer. Churchill became Prime Minister in 1940 and for five years led Britain though its 'finest hour'. Defeated in the July 1945 election, he was Leader of the Opposition until re-elected Prime Minister in 1951. He was knighted in 1953, the same year he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. He stepped down as Prime Minister in 1955 and remained an MP until 1964.
