Winston Churchill in the Twenty First Century [Paperback]

This book evaluates Churchill's historical position in the twenty-first century.For many people Winston Churchill was the greatest hero of the twentieth century. But how will he look as his 'finest hour' ceases to be memory and becomes history? This book addresses this question; partly by including the reminiscences and recollections of four people who still vividly remember Churchill in his time and in his prime; but primarily by bringing together a group of historians concerned to explore the complexities and ambiguities of the man. The result is a Churchill more well-informed and more penetrating than ever before.For many people Winston Churchill was the greatest hero of the twentieth century. But how will he look as his 'finest hour' ceases to be memory and becomes history? This book addresses this question; partly by including the reminiscences and recollections of four people who still vividly remember Churchill in his time and in his prime; but primarily by bringing together a group of historians concerned to explore the complexities and ambiguities of the man. The result is a Churchill more well-informed and more penetrating than ever before.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).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 monlž