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on July 3, 2007
There should be a law against very short monographs or pamphlets that disguise themselves as books (complete with a book price)! Unfortunately, this practice is becoming more common among (even great) historians eager to make a dollar.
Martin Gilbert is a talented historian and the world's foremost expert on Winston Churchill and his official biographer. I enjoy reading anything on Winston Churchill and anything written by Martin Gilbert and have paid full price for most of his real books.
This monograph, however, left me feeling robbed. Not only was there nothing new here (all of this has been covered in his previous works), but it was less readable than Martin's other works. Indeed, this is nothing more than the transcript of a talk Gilbert gave at the White House in February 2002, suggesting that he is perhaps more comfortable with the written word than the spoken one.
I will continue to purchase Gilbert's historical works, but will shy away from ever purchasing another of his pamphlets!
Martin Gilbert is a talented historian and the world's foremost expert on Winston Churchill and his official biographer. I enjoy reading anything on Winston Churchill and anything written by Martin Gilbert and have paid full price for most of his real books.
This monograph, however, left me feeling robbed. Not only was there nothing new here (all of this has been covered in his previous works), but it was less readable than Martin's other works. Indeed, this is nothing more than the transcript of a talk Gilbert gave at the White House in February 2002, suggesting that he is perhaps more comfortable with the written word than the spoken one.
I will continue to purchase Gilbert's historical works, but will shy away from ever purchasing another of his pamphlets!
on April 19, 2015
Gilbert's research and writing are always excellent. His multiple works on Churchill provide a deep understanding of the man, the times and this leadership.
on January 28, 2013
Too short - almost a single run on sentence. I wish that Amazon would stock the kindle version of the Churchill autobiographies.
on March 8, 2007
It's a small book but very informative. I'm not sure I would want to read it for fun. I'm using it for my thesis.
on May 21, 2013
Gilbert here gives an over arching guide to how Churchill was able to lead effectively during the times of war. It should help inspire future leaders and give a great example of what to do.
