Winston Churchill in the Twenty First Century / Edition 1

by David Cannadine, Roland Quinault

Overview

As a defender of democracy against totalitarianism, Winston Churchill was the greatest statesman of the twentieth century for many people throughout the English-speaking world. But how does he appear in a new century with a different agenda where few can remember him? Featuring the essays of an authoritative group of historians who explore his complexities and ambiguities, this book includes as well the reminiscences and recollections of four people who still vividly remember Churchill (Tony Benn, Lord Carrington, Lord Deedes and Lady Soames).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521845908
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	12/16/2004
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	262
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.66(h) x 0.59(d)

About the Author

David Cannadine is the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Professor of British History at the Institute of Historical Research, University of London, and is one of Britain's foremost historians.

Roland Quinault is a reader in history at London Metropolitan University.

Table of Contents

Prologue: Churchill from memory to history David Cannadine; 1. Churchill's three careers Paul Addison; 2. Churchill and democracy Roland Quinault; 3. Churchill and the trade unions Chris Wrigley; 4. Churchill and the Conservative Party Stuart Ball; 5. Churchill and the British monarchy David Cannadine; 6. Churchill and The Gathering Storm David Reynolds; 7. Churchill and the American alliance John Charmley; 8. Churchill and the two 'evil empires' David Carleton; 9. Churchill and the East-West détente John W. Young; 10. Churchill and the Premiership Peter Hennessy; Epilogue. Churchill remembered Tony Benn, Lord Carrington, Lord Deedes and Lady Soames.