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"a rich portrait, presenting the man's great virtues and small vices in the right proportions and restoring him to his proper place as a giant of the twentiet century." –W. F. Deedes
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5.0 out of 5 stars Churchill reading at its best!, January 8, 2005
By Monty Rainey (New Braunfels, TX) - See all my reviews
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A compact biography (384 pages) by Oxford Historian Geoffrey Best is far and away the best I have read on Churchill. The many facets of Churchill's life are covered in a series of essays from the author. Best summarizes Churchill's life with clarity and high degree of accuracy.

If you're looking for a comprehensive study on Churchill, this isn't it. You won't find page after page of stilted verbiage here, but you will find a well written presentation of this fascinating man, perhaps the savior of England. If it is possible to write a detailed account of such a varied figure within the brevity of such a small volume, the author has done so admirably.

Though the author clearly admires the subject, this isn't just another "I love Churchill" book. Best gives a fair and balanced account of many areas where Churchill may have erred, such as Gallipolli. The book is fair, and it is no-nonsense, to the point, without a lot of ambivalent inflection.

I have a number of volumes on the life and times of Churchill. I may go to other volumes for research purposes, but this is probably the most enjoyable read I have encountered on the man.

Monty Rainey
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A splendid biography, September 26, 2001
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Mr. Geoffrey Best is a remarkable historian and, possibly as important to the reader, a talented writer. Of course the subject of his study, Winston Churchill, is a captivating one: he was the most important politician in the most important country, and the time he had to live through was plenty with momentous events. There are, at least, three reasons which qualify the book as splendid: First, it is magnificently written, so it`s a pleasure to read. Second, it condenses the life of W.C. in just over 300 pages, which is a notable feat considering such a rich and interesting life (of course most of the details cannot be dealt with), and, third, wherever the author comes across a historically conflictive subject -for example the battle of Gallipolli- he gives a balanced opiníon. So Mr. Geoffrey Best succeeds in conveying to us a vivid image of a character whose actions and words are still reflected in our time.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars True Greatness, April 24, 2003
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Geoffrey Best undertakes an unenviable task with this book. He attempts to capture the life of one of England's greatest leaders in one book. Best is successful in his attempt.

While it is obviously impossible to list all of Churchill's great stories and accomplishments in just over 300 pages, Best is entertaining in his approach. While this chronological tale may be a bit dry to the average reader, those who enjoy history will embrace this book. Best documents Churchill's attitude that he was destined for greatness early in life, discusses many of his war strategies, and is thorough enough to look into Churchill's family and personal life. Many people are unaware of the tragic lives of his three children, all of which are alluded to in this book. There truly is more to this man than is demontrated in the common pictures history books record of him.

Churchill worked toward bettering England and world almost unitl his death. This man who was largely self taught played a large role in shaping contemporary Europe even when he was no longer the Prime Miister. Even when his idea of the United States of Europe failed, he continued to be an early proponent of arms control and ending communism. The chapters which discuss his later years are among the most fascinating parts of this book.

Books on the life of Churchill can go into much greater detail than this. This book is an excellent starter for learning about the life of Churchill.

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5.0 out of 5 stars a great achievement
this book by geoffrey best will rank as one of the greatest book ever written about churchill full of wise summations and not too long thi work is recommended by the churchill... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Gilbert Michaud

5.0 out of 5 stars Equilibrada
Best nos presenta una panorámica de la vida de Churchill. Algunos capítulos están mas inspiradoa que otros. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Eric Mascarin

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read on the Man of the 20th Century
A very readable book that provides balanced and insightful coverage of the whole of Churchill's life. Read more
Published on September 10, 2006 by Andrew Evans

3.0 out of 5 stars Thoughts and opinions on Winston Churchill
Not a true biography but more than just a compilation of essays concerning Churchill's life and times, the author provides us with a 300+ page synopsis/chronology with a... Read more
Published on June 20, 2006 by JoeV

4.0 out of 5 stars A good read.
The author (Geoffrey Best) is British and that stands out clearly in this volume, especially in the first few chapters. Read more
Published on November 29, 2004 by Suppresst

5.0 out of 5 stars Churchill: A Cogent Inspiration to Future Leaders
Geoffrey Best has realized an impressive tour de force in concisely narrating the life of Winston Churchill in less than 350 pages. Read more
Published on November 30, 2003 by Serge J. Van Steenkiste

3.0 out of 5 stars Geoffrey Best on Winston Churchill
I bought G Best's book because of its apparently good review in John Lukacs book on WSC.

It probably appeals to readers who want a general read about WSC, but in the sense that... Read more

Published on March 2, 2003 by Michael Leach

2.0 out of 5 stars Not very informative
Churchill is one of the most amazing figures of the last century - yet with all of his background to pick from, this book doesn't present much of him. Read more
Published on March 31, 2002 by David N. Thielen

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