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Bibliography of the Writings of Sir Winston Churchill: 3 Volume Set

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These three volumes, over twenty years in the making, are an outstanding work of scholarship. Ronald Cohen has spared no effort to locate and describe the published works of Winston Churchill, examining literally hundreds of archives, libraries and private collections around the world. The scope of the Bibliography is impressive, including not only Churchill's own books, but also pamphlets and a wide range of articles, speeches and letters published in books and periodicals - only a fraction of which were included in the earlier Woods' bibliography. Cohen provides a full description of all works falling into Section A, and offers a wealth of information relating to the circumstances of publication. This is perhaps the most impressive aspect of the Bibliography. By going into the publishers' archives and the Churchill papers, the author is able to provide new details on print runs, distribution, contract negotiations, and even such things as the selection of titles. In the process he debunks many long-standing myths. This is an essential reference work for Churchill collectors and scholars, but anyone interested in Churchill's remarkable career as a writer and journalist will find the books informative and far more entertaining than any bibliography has a right to be.

This book has to be seen to believed - it's so meticulous that what isn't included here really isn't worth knowing!