The fourth and last volume in Churchill's famous account spans 1815 to 1901. It closes when the British Empire is at its peak, with a staggering one-fifth of the human race presided over by the longest reigning monarch in British history: Queen Victoria.
In America he assesses the position of the Great Republic from slavery and secession to its position as a world superpower. He charts the rise of Germany and the unification of Italy and examines the situation in the Balkans in 1878, all of which had a deep impact not only on the war he was soon to fight, but on the geography of the European continent today.
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"Great history of England, from prehistoric times up to Henry VIII. Kings, kings, kings.. " — Sean (4 out of 5 stars)
"Great history of England, from prehistoric times up to Henry VIII. Kings, kings, kings.. "
" Probably not the most scholarly work, but I found it to be a pretty enjoyable read. "
" Churchill can say in 20 words what anyone can say in 3. But oh what words. "
" Good although some parts like the story of Boudica were weak. "
" A must read for all anglophiles. "
" Very good book and very interesting. Churchill style of writting made history come alive. "
" Just plain fun. Probably bad history but what the hell it is entertaining. "
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill (1874–1965), an author, artist, war correspondent, and politician, is best known for his leadership of the United Kingdom during World War II. After a brief but eventful army career, Churchill became a member of Parliament in 1900, launching a political career that spanned more than sixty years. He served as prime minister from 1940–1945 and from 1951–1955. His numerous honors include the Nobel Prize in Literature, knighthood, and receiving honorary citizenship of the United States from President Kennedy in 1963.
Christian Rodska has worked in theaters all over the United Kingdom and in the West End, and he has recorded hundreds of radio plays and poetry programs. Over the last thirty years he has worked regularly in television, from early programs such as Follyfoot and Doomwatch, to Taggart, Sharpe, and Wycliffe. He has recorded over one hundred audiobooks and has won several awards, including fourteen AudioFile Earphones Awards.
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