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1 online resource (1 audio file) |
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110000 |
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digital rda |
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audio file CD audio rda |
| Summary |
From London's inimitable mayor, Boris Johnson, the story of how Churchill's eccentric genius shaped not only his world but our own. On the fiftieth anniversary of Churchill's death, Boris Johnson celebrates 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 contagious bravery, breathtaking 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 pioneered aerial bombing and few could match his experience in organizing violence on a colossal scale, yet he hated war and scorned politicians who had not experienced its horrors. He was the most famous journalist of his time and perhaps the greatest orator of all time, despite a lisp and chronic depression he kept at bay by painting. His maneuvering positioned America for entry into World War II, even as it ushered in England's post-war decline. His openmindedness made him a trailblazer in health care, education, and social welfare, though he remained incorrigibly politically incorrect. Most of all, he was a rebuttal to the idea that history is the story of vast and impersonal forces; he is proof that one person--intrepid, ingenious, determined--can make all the difference. |
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Downloadable audio file. |
| Performer |
Read by Simon Shepherd. |
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"Random House Audio." |
| Summary |
Presents the life of the renowned British prime minister, describing him as a complex personality whose great abilities as a political leader and eloquent spokesman guided Great Britain through the perilous period of World War II. |
| System Details |
Requires Boundless App. |
| Subject |
Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965.
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Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965. |
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World War (1939-1945) |
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1900-1999 |
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Prime ministers -- Great Britain -- 20th century -- Biography.
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Politicians -- Great Britain -- 20th century -- Biography.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Great Britain.
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Political leadership.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Diplomatic history.
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Diplomatic history. |
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Political leadership. |
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Politics and government. |
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Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
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Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1901-1936.
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Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1936-1945.
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Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1945-1964.
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Great Britain -- History -- 20th century.
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Great Britain. |
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Audiobooks.
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Downloadable audio books. |
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Audiobooks.
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History.
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| Added Author |
Shepherd, Simon, 1956- narrator.
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| Other Form: |
Electronic reproduction of (manifestation): Johnson, Boris. Churchill factor New York, New York : Books on Tape, [2014] 9780553545036 (NjBwBT)bl2014052343 (OCoLC)875246533 |
| ISBN |
9780553545043 : $95.00 |
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0553545043 : $95.00 |
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