ABSTRACT

Keith Robbins provides an excellent introduction to Winston Churchill's dramatic rise to power and traces the unpredictable way his career moved between triumph and tragedy. Providing a vivid picture of the political landscapes through which he moved, it outlines his career and uncovers what made possible Churchill's leading role in national and world affairs. 

chapter 2|31 pages

The Parliamentary Pursuit of Power

chapter 3|29 pages

Making War and Peace 1914–1922

chapter 4|27 pages

Down and Out? 1922–1939

chapter 5|30 pages

In Command of War 1939–1945

chapter 6|22 pages

Loss of Power 1945–1955

chapter 7|6 pages

Epilogue: Triumph and Tragedy