
The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Volume I: Visions of Glory 1874-1932
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Frederick Davidson
In political office at the end of WWI, Churchill foresaw the folly of Versailles and feared what a crippled Germany would do to the balance of power. In his years in the political wilderness, from 1931 to 1939, he alone of all British public men, continually raised his voice against Hitler and his appeasers. For over 50 years, he was constantly involved in, and usually at the center of, the most important events of his age. It was, however, his obduracy on matters of principle, his fortitude in the face of opposition, and his perseverance in standing alone that defined him.
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"[Manchester] can claim the considerable achievement of having assembled enough powerful evidence to support Isaiah Berlin's judgment of Churchill as the largest human being of our time." (Alistair Cooke)
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I began this with little knowledge of Churchill's life; having finished, I think he's an indispensable figure for our times.
Our current president recently returned the bust of Churchill that Great Britain had given the US after 9/11. That's unfortunate... Churchill's resolve and principled will are as valuable now as they were seventy years ago.
Great book, great writer, great man.
Forty-one hours well-spent
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Last Lion: Volume 1 reminded me of Caro's first book on Johnson. Powerful leaders, with difficult childhoods, many challenges, huge egos, zigzag paths.Churchill's words permeate the book and Davidson's narration was perfect. Churchill's gifts were self taught. He came of age in a world of British empire before the slide. Manchester's writing is impressive, Even though we know the ending, it is suspenseful. And I learned a lot along the way.
Churchill- Fascinating early years also iPod note
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great book and performance
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One of the greatest biographies ever written.
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Loved everything about it!
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packed with history
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Astounding
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Well read
One of the best biographies
Worth listening to
Thank you so much
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worth the time
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