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Never Despair: Winston S. Churchill, 1945-1965

by Martin Gilbert
Never Despair: Winston S. Churchill, 1945-1965 - Thryft
Never Despair: Winston S. Churchill, 1945-1965 - Thryft

Insightful journey through Churchill's post-war years.

As you're curious about the intricacies of post-World War II through the perspective of a formidable statesman, "Never Despair" offers an exclusive look into Winston Churchill's life after the war. Martin Gilbert, Churchill's official biographer, serves a banquet of historical details and personal anecdotes that bring the iconic leader's dogged perseverance and statesman wisdom right to your hands, satisfying your appetite for both history and leadership.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Never Despair: Winston S. Churchill, 1945-1965

by Martin Gilbert
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ISBN: 9780434291823
Authors: Martin Gilbert
Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd
Date of Publication: 1988-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, Politics, History
Related Topics: Biography, Politics, Biography, History, World War II, Politics
Goodreads rating: 4.3
(rated by 159 readers)

Description

The final volume of the official biography spans Churchill’s life from the defeat of Germany in 1945 to his death nearly twenty years later. It sees him first at the pinnacle of his power, leader of a victorious Britain. In July 1945 at Potsdam, Churchill, Stalin, and Truman aimed to shape postwar Europe. But while still grappling with world issues Churchill returned to Britain for the general election results and was thrown out of office. For six years Churchill worked to restore the fortunes of Britain’s Conservative Party, while at the same time warning the world of Communist ambitions, urging the reconciliation of France and Germany, pioneering the concept of a united Europe, and seeking to maintain the closest possible links between Britain and the United States. His aim throughout was to achieve not confrontation with the Soviet Union but conciliation based firmly upon Western strength and unity. In October 1951 Churchill became prime minister for the second time. The Great Powers were at peace but under the shadow of a fearful new weapon, the hydrogen bomb. Hoping, after the election of Eisenhower in 1952 and the death of Stalin in 1953, for a fresh start in East–West relations, Churchill worked for a new summit conference; but in April 1955 ill health and pressure from colleagues forced him to resign. In retirement Churchill traveled widely; took up painting again; completed the four-volume History of
 

Insightful journey through Churchill's post-war years.

As you're curious about the intricacies of post-World War II through the perspective of a formidable statesman, "Never Despair" offers an exclusive look into Winston Churchill's life after the war. Martin Gilbert, Churchill's official biographer, serves a banquet of historical details and personal anecdotes that bring the iconic leader's dogged perseverance and statesman wisdom right to your hands, satisfying your appetite for both history and leadership.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.