Churchill's History Of The English-Speaking Peoples Paperback
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A thorough look at the rise of the English-speaking world,
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I read this series a number of years back. Sir Winston Churchill put together a fascinating guide to the development of British civilization, ranging from the Roman conquest of Britain all the way into the dawn of the 20th century. It is clear from the reading that Churchill was quite proud of his British heritage. And why not? The British managed to rule nearly every corner of the globe and to have virtual command of the global economy. Churchill presented this as a logical progression from England's national awakening through such pivotal events as the Reformation and the Glorious Revolution. Also noteworthy is his chronicle of "the Great Democracies" and their role in spreading British civilization. While this book will annoy the PC crowd, I argue that it is a classic work on the rise of a great and enduring civilization.
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Don't buy this paperback edition if you want full, unabridged Churchill!,
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This paperback is the Henry Steele Commager edition which is ABRIDGED. The abridgement is not totally clear from the description or photo of the book as the cover says "arranged by" and the pages turn out to have very big print on them and lots of pictures. Mr. Commager apparently felt a need to edit Churchill and concentrate on subjects like the American Civil War, thinking that that's what an American audience would like to read. Unfortunately, this American wanted to read just what Churchill wrote - a history of ALL the English-speaking peoples. The last thing I need is another book with a focus on the American Civil War alone, as we have tons of those available! If you are interested in subjects like Australia and pre-Roman Britain, DON'T buy this paperback 4-volume Commager edition. I learned the hard way after I already paid for and received this book, and I had to buy another set of volumes to read what I wanted to read.
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Churchill 1 Vol History of the English Speaking People,
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The book is fascinating for those who love history. I like it so much I will probably buy the 4 volume set.
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