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This captivating exploration of Winston Churchill's life ventures beyond the well-trodden paths of political history, offering a kaleidoscopic view through the eyes of those who crossed paths with the great man. From the codebreakers of Bletchley Park to silver screen icons like Charlie Chaplin, and literary luminaries such as H. G. Wells and P. G. Wodehouse, to figures as diverse as Harold Wilson, Mahatma Gandhi and Queen Elizabeth II, these lesser-known encounters paint a vivid picture of the man behind the myth.
We're treated to a tapestry of Churchillian moments: from the boisterous schoolboy with a penchant for bulldogs to the elder statesman shedding a quiet tear in the Commons smoking room. Along the way, we witness a young journalist dismissing Churchill's telephone call as a prank, and a visiting Eisenhower's nocturnal tangle with the great man's borrowed nightshirt.
Sinclair McKay's 'Meeting Churchill: A Life in 90 Encounters' spans an era of profound change, from Disraeli's premiership to the birth of rock 'n' roll, and from the age of steam to the dawn of atomic power. This multifaceted portrait doesn't shy away from the controversial aspects of Churchill's legacy, challenging readers to reconsider their preconceptions and embrace the complexities of this towering figure of the 20th century.
Book ISBN: | 9781405962551 |
Book Author: | Sinclair McKay |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 197 x 129 x 21 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-11-07 |
Book Pagination: | 368 pages |
Book Weight: | 262g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’