Universally acclaimed for their compelling narrative; their fresh insights; and their objective renderings of Winston Churchill's life; THE LAST LION trilogy presents a revelatory and unparalleled portrait of this brilliant; flawed; and dynamic adventurer; aristocrat; soldier; and statesman. Born at the end of the 19th century when Imperial Britain still stood at the splendid pinnacle of her power; Churchill would witness the shift a few years later as the Empire hovered on the brink of a catastrophic new era. One of the greatest wartime leaders of our time; he would go on to stand alone; politically isolated in Parliament; as he took the lead in warning of the growing Nazi threat; and would lead Britain to victory against Nazi Germany and the Axis powers in World War II. Now; celebrated historian William Manchester's landmark biographies are collected together for the first time; along with the eagerly anticipated final installment Churchill's last years in power. More than thirty years in the making; THE LAST LION is the definitive work on this remarkable man whose courageous vision guided the destiny of a nation during darkly troubled times-and who looms as one of the greatest figures of our century.
#321481 in Books Gail Collins 2010-10-21Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.25 x 1.25 x 5.50l; .99 #File Name: 0316014044512 pagesWhen Everything Changed The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. We've come a long way baby!By Elaine B. McCollumI grew up in the sixties and lived through many of these changes. It's wonderful for women my age to recall these changes; but It's more important that the younger generations know how things used to be for women so they never allow those times to return. My book club read this book and we all loved it!. What discussions we had! This is a record of our lives; the pioneering women who fought for our rights; and the problems that still hold us back. Excellent read. I'm passing it on to my daughter; and buying a copy for my best girl friend.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Highly RecommentBy MarleenI am a little over 100 pages into this book and I am learning so much about women in the past. I love this book; it's rich with lots of history and it covers a vast array of different types of women. This book is a must for your feminist collection. I would recommend this to anyone. It's an easy read with lots of information that won't bog you down; but enlighten you as your read and learn more about how woman are amazing and the journey those before us have gone through.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. You go girls!By NJseabreezeAs a Baby Boomer I lived through so much of what was written. I still proudly bear my first ever credit card I received from Bloomingdales in 1974. The book is essential reading for women under age 50 to appreciate how far we've come and yet; how far we still have to go...ERA for example. Great; fact filled yet easy and entertaining read
