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Wise, courageous and articulate Winston Churchill led England to victory during World War II and throughout his public career. His powerful leadership lives on, through the lines of the speeches he used to motivate his country to win. Talbott has extracted Churchil's most poignant quotes and collected them in this handy resource for leaders and managers and all who need to summon the spirit of courage.

Churchill's words of defiance were so powerful, they roused the hearts and minds of Britain's citizens. They resolved never to surrender to the Nazis, whatever the price. The summer of 1940 was one of history's darkest hours. Adolf Hitler had conquered Europe. Only Britain remained defiant, but it seemed a German invasion of her shores was just a matter of time. The British leadership was in despair. They thought the only way to save Britain was to give in and make peace with Hitler. But one man refused to bow his head to the evil of Nazism: the new British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill. Children ages 6 to 11 will be thrilled by the beautifully-illustrated, exciting story of Winston Churchill and how his refusal to give in to evil at the crucial hour helped save the world from the darkness of Nazism. Find out why he was a true hero of liberty: - Discover how Churchill knew he was destined for greatness, even as a teenager. - A work of art waiting on every page, crafted by a first-class international artist. - Explore key moments in Churchill's life of adventure, and how they helped him to become a brave leader during the Second World War.

The Incredible Life and Legacy of Sir Winston Churchill takes an inside look the man whom many historians consider one of the greatest world leaders in modern history. But was he really that great? Known for countless and memorable quotes, including ones he came to regret saying, we delve into some of the lesser known aspects of Churchill’s life. Surviving a death defying injury before the age of twenty, taking responsibility for the deaths of hundreds of British sailors at the outset of war and befriending a man he loathed, we explore how he went from the trenches of France during the First World War to the conference tables of the Kremlin and the White House during the second world war and beyond. Discover the pivotal moments that shaped Churchill's career, from his stirring speeches that galvanized a nation to his diplomatic efforts to forge alliances and shape the course of history. Gain insight into his relationships with key figures such as Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin, and understand the lasting impact of his leadership on the world stage. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a student of leadership, this compelling biography provides a deep understanding of Churchill's legacy and his enduring relevance in today's world. Gain inspiration from his resilience, his wit, and his unwavering belief in the power of democracy and human spirit.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of The Devil in the White City and Dead Wake delivers an intimate chronicle of Winston Churchill and London during the Blitz—an inspiring portrait of courage and leadership in a time of unprecedented crisis “One of [Erik Larson’s] best books yet . . . perfectly timed for the moment.”—Time • “A bravura performance by one of America’s greatest storytellers.”—NPR NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • Time • Vogue • NPR • The Washington Post • Chicago Tribune • The Globe & Mail • Fortune • Bloomberg • New York Post • The New York Public Library • Kirkus Reviews • LibraryReads • PopMatters On Winston Churchill’s first day as prime minister, Adolf Hitler invaded Holland and Belgium. Poland and Czechoslovakia had already fallen, and the Dunkirk evacuation was just two weeks away. For the next twelve months, Hitler would wage a relentless bombing campaign, killing 45,000 Britons. It was up to Churchill to hold his country together and persuade President Franklin Roosevelt that Britain was a worthy ally—and willing to fight to the end. In The Splendid and the Vile, Erik Larson shows, in cinematic detail, how Churchill taught the British people “the art of being fearless.” It is a story of political brinkmanship, but it’s also an intimate domestic drama, set against the backdrop of Churchill’s prime-ministerial country home, Chequers; his wartime retreat, Ditchley, where he and his entourage go when the moon is brightest and the bombing threat is highest; and of course 10 Downing Street in London. Drawing on diaries, original archival documents, and once-secret intelligence reports—some released only recently—Larson provides a new lens on London’s darkest year through the day-to-day experience of Churchill and his family: his wife, Clementine; their youngest daughter, Mary, who chafes against her parents’ wartime protectiveness; their son, Randolph, and his beautiful, unhappy wife, Pamela; Pamela’s illicit lover, a dashing American emissary; and the advisers in Churchill’s “Secret Circle,” to whom he turns in the hardest moments. The Splendid and the Vile takes readers out of today’s political dysfunction and back to a time of true leadership, when, in the face of unrelenting horror, Churchill’s eloquence, courage, and perseverance bound a country, and a family, together.