
Churchill’s long career was full of great victories and
substantial miscalculations. A
difficult, audacious and often charming politician and prolific writer, Churchill’s
greatest moment, of course, was his first period as prime minister. His soaring rhetoric, unwavering determination,
and skillful diplomacy with Franklin Roosevelt and the American leadership were
valuable in keeping Britain afloat in what was clearly its dark hour.
I have a large collection of books by and about
Churchill. One of the prints that I own is an interesting one done by his granddaughter, Edwina Sandys. “Winston at Work” celebrates his hobby as a
painter (he was quite good) against the backdrop of his many writings.
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