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The Last Lion - Vol. I, Visions of Glory 1874-1932 by William Manchester |
One would think the last word had been written about Churchill but, in this exhaustive study, Manchester surpasses himself for objective and sympathetic historiography. Though he hides every vestige of the author, a hint of real pain permeates his portrayal of this complex personality. We come to understand how so much original thinking, dedication and ability went begging and how strong and even noble was the character who waited forty years for his chance in history.
(Kathie Somerwil Ayrton - bwl 41 August 2007 ) |
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