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"This history will endure; not only because Sir Winston has written it, but also because of its own inherent virtues - its narrative power, its fine judgment of war and politics, of soldiers and statesmen, and even more because it reflects a tradition of what Englishmen in the hey-day of their empire thought and felt about their country's past." The Daily Telegraph

Spanning four volumes and many centuries of history, from Caesar's invasion of Britain to the start of World War I, A History of the English-Speaking Peoples stands as one of Winston Churchill's most magnificent literary works. Begun during Churchill's 'wilderness years' when he was out of government, first published in 1956 after his leadership through the darkest days of World War II had cemented his place in history and completed when Churchill was in his 80s, it remains to this day a compelling and vivid history.

The Great Democracies is the fourth and final volume of Churchill's history. Here, Churchill reaches the modern era. For Britain, this was the high Victorian era of Palmerston, Gladstone and Disraeli, an age of free trade and imperialism as the British spread to Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Meanwhile the fledgling republic in America endured the great crisis of the Civil War to take its first steps on the road to becoming the world superpower that endures to this day.

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Sir Winston S. Churchill (1874-1965) was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on two occasions, from 1940-1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. Celebrated as one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century, he was also a gifted orator, statesman and historian. The author of more than 40 books, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953 and in 1963 was made an honorary citizen of the United States.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury Academic (March 26, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1472585712
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1472585714
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.27 x 0.77 x 9.16 inches

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Winston S. Churchill (1874-1965) has been called 'the greatest Briton'. An international statesman, orator, biographer, historian, author and Nobel Prize winner, his works remain in print with the world's leading publishers.

Educated at Harrow and Sandhurst, Winston spent several years in the army before becoming a newspaper correspondent and then an MP. His cabinet positions included First Lord of the Admiralty at the outbreak of the First World War and later Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Churchill became Prime Minister in 1940 and for five years led Britain though its 'finest hour'. Defeated in the July 1945 election, he was Leader of the Opposition until re-elected Prime Minister in 1951. He was knighted in 1953, the same year he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. He stepped down as Prime Minister in 1955 and remained an MP until 1964.

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A Passé Account of British Imperialism

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 28, 2022

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Churchill’s fourth volume of A History of English Speaking Peoples is largely devoted to a somewhat unbelievable take on the growth of the British Empire. It appears haphazardly—but has a civilizing effect. It saves India from internal conflict—but has to be imposed by force. Though lamenting its slaughter of indigenous peoples, it by all means should endure.

Personally, I am thankful to Churchill for his efforts against a Nazi regime that slaughtered many of my own forbearer’s relatives. I can hardly imagine my own existence without his at times heroic actions. But, having now completed all of his History of English Speaking Peoples, I think these histories are best read as a reflection on the minds of those who created the British Empire rather than as a reference in their own right. They’re highly readable, reasonable in a sense but by no means still relevant. Only recommended to those with particular interests in that era.

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Frederick B

Good book, OLD printed copy

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Make sure you read how old the printing of the book is before you purchase. This book written by WSC looks to be printed sometime in the 19th century. Yellowed pages and tiny words. The book itself, the words by Churchill though made me look past the quality and age of the printing. Especially his writing of the American Civil War. A very interesting perspective to read about the Civil War from an Englishman's perspective.

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Robert in Tempe

Engaging and even-handed historical review

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 12, 2016

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Churchill is an even-handed observer of great world events. This volume, like the rest in the series, are very brief in their coverage of major movements, but make mention of the most important figures who influenced history. I learned a great deal about American history that I was too busy to pay attention to in high school, and also about large events with impact on the British state, such as the movement toward general voting franchise for Britons, the Boer War, and the administrations of Disraeli and Gladstone. On the downside, Churchill assumes the reader knows how British government works in more detail that I do, and how governments are formed, for example who and how leaders are appointed to positions. That is maybe a shortcoming in my own study, which I should remedy in order to understand Churchill's narrative more thoroughly. But his style is engaging and explains with clarity the effect of historical change on our current world.

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Michael Lapelosa

Expansive Scope

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 8, 2015

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This book is the fourth of Churchill’s four-volume A History of the English-Speaking Peoples. It begins with the conclusion of the Napoleonic Wars and ends with the Boer War of 1902. Accordingly, many topics in both British and American history are covered. Included in this group is the American Civil War, the struggle to give Ireland Home Rule, the Indian Mutiny, and British efforts to colonize Asia and Africa. Along the way the reader is introduced to a series of fascinating characters, some well known such as Disraeli, Lincoln, Gladstone, Queen Victoria, as well as some less familier people, including Parnell, Salisbury and Raglan. As one would expect, Churchill's prose elevates the narrative and captivates the reader. In the hands of this master writer, the events and characters are vibrant and seem to come alive.

However, if the reader is looking for a balanced rendering of events, it won't be found in this book. Churchill makes not pretense at being objective,. His theme throughout is passionate defense of the crucial role played by the English-speaking people in exporting economic benefits, and political freedom. Whatever opinion potential readers have with this position, Churchill's rendering, combined with his eloquent prose, makes a compelling argument. I personally prefer books that have a better balance, context and thought provoking perspective.

Nevertheless, I found this book interesting, informative, and, of course, extremely well written.

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Truly an eye catching light is thrown on the epocryful events that occurred during these momentous years. The British governments of the period were farseeing and shortsighted in their relentless striving to raise the people's freedom and participation in government, that can only be considered remarkable in light of the times. Though stumbling at times a relentless march toward emancipation of general population and the celebration of its people and those whose destinies they guided is, in the main, quite remarkable.

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Like Hearing the Man Himself

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I recall seeing Sir Winstons funeral on our black & white TV and I've been fortunate to stand in his study at Chartwell and even at the stand-up writing desk he used for much of this set of books. If you've ever experienced the pleasure of being read to as a child, you'll know the experience of these volumes. It is literally like sitting in the room with and hearing the man himself recite the story of the English Speaking People. From before the Romans came to the modern day - a wonderful epic.
Revisit the history classes you never got into with a story teller of the highest order. Enlightening - educational, even funny!
If you don't enjoy visiting Sir Winston through these books, have someone check your pulse.

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Lots of detail which is what I like.

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It was interesting to hear a summary of the American Civil War from someone across the pond as knowledgeable as Winston Churchill. I haven't finished the book but am very much enjoying it.

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Proof that failing to study history, we. Are bound to repeat it. The human desire for a system of laws to protect society as a

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The entire series provide more information and aligns the path civilization with essential context necessary to understand the not only history but the frequency of history being repeated. Fortunately the island of England learn a little each time a mistake was made. This learning in small steps greater the foundation for global human rights still in the maturation process.

This should be required reading for all high school students and read again by political inclined or political leaders regardless of party affiliation.

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Victor

The History Of The English Speaking Peoples, Volume 4: The Great Democracies, Winston Churchill - A great tale

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 21, 2011

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During the years in the wilderness leading up to the second world war, the Churchill household was short of cash, and Churchill had to return to his pen as a means of earning a living. He conceived this grand project, no less than a complete history of the English speaking peoples; from our island origins to world domination, as a means of making that living. From the outset it was intended to be a best seller, and as such had to read as a great story rather than as a dry history.

In this attempt Churchill succeeds, and these books are a great and very readable story. However, they are coloured by Churchill's own view of the world, his own prejudices and his own ego.

This second volume covers the period from 1816 to 1900. For the first time in the series Churchill really gets to grips with te formation and history of the colonies, with a great deal of attention paid to the American Civil War. Churchill has done a great job of distilling it down to a few key episodes, and laying out the sequence of events in a clear fashion. The triumph of the book is the very readable prose, as he intended it is no scholarly, yet boring analysis, but a highly entertaining romp through the events that made this great nation.

This (and the other three volumes) is highly recommended for those with a casual interest in history, and find the usual text books far too dull. Also, anyone who enjoys a good tale will find much to enjoy here. For an authoritative history text I would advise you to look elsewhere.

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Alan Gray

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 6, 2013

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In this Volume Churchill displays a comprehensive understanding of a wide range of topics, situations and politics during the development of Democracy. Furthermore, his style is able to communicate his vision. He often sums up a complex topic within one or two sentences, sometimes with amusing effect.
Just three examples:-
He observes that:-
“Caroline {of Brunswick} was granted an annuity of £50,000, which she was not too proud to accept.”
He opines that:-
“Under the shock of the French Terror the English governing classes had closed their minds and their ranks to change. Prolonged exertions had worn out the nation. Convalescence lasted until 1830.”
Of Florence Nightingale, he says:-
“In an age of proud and domineering men she gave the women of the nineteenth century a new status, which revolutionized the social life of the country, and even made them want to vote.”
We can read his description of the development of the USA. He overviews of the actual battlefields and political battles, both prior to, and during the War of Independence. For the first time, I understood that progress may have been stopped or much delayed.
Churchill began adulthood as a soldier and then became a politician. During the Thirties he became unpopular because of his reading of European developments. He had a spell in the wilderness during which time he developed his literacy and artistic skills. Then he became UK Prime Minister for WWII.
He experienced a wide range of situations where he learned at every stage.
A remarkable individual!
You, too, could enjoy this book.

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Federico E. Mackinlay

The turbulence of European and American History in the 18th and 19th centuries

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Of course excellent writing. No wonder WSC got the Nobel Prize for Literature. I found the description of the American Civil War a bit too woolly and confuse. Same with the Irish Home Rule and South African issues. But altogether enlightening as it shows that humanity is always and everywhere a boiling cauldron of conflict and strife. WSC's picture of the main characters, Queen Victoria, Pitt, Gladstone, Disraeli and many others is masterful.

James B

Very much Chuchill's version of history- still insightful

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 11, 2013

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Churchill covered American history excellently, but he goes over alot of other English speaking countries pretty quickly. There was little on the Maori wars or anything about how there were infact people on the island of Australia before the Europeans. It is very much Churchill's history, and shows more about the writer than the actual history at times. Like i said it was his descriptions of the American civil war which gripped me the most, and there were moments when his writing really was splendid. I particilarly enjoyed his insights on British parliament from Gladstone to Disraeli.

Clarsach

Churchill

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 26, 2013

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How did Churchill find the time to write so much? Did he have a really good researcher??? Anyway, you can hear his voice through all of this, telling the various stories with apparent objectivity, and generally at a good pace. I felt that it floundered a bit in the American Civil War, making rather too much of what was at the time a minor internal dust-up (did anyone really think the South were going to win when they all kept going back home to tend their fields?) Recommended.

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