Churchill, Paul Johnson
Churchill, Paul Johnson
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Churchill

Author: Paul Johnson

Narrator: Simon Prebble

Unabridged: 9 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 11/06/2009


Synopsis

In Churchill, critically acclaimed historian Paul Johnson explores the complex and fascinating character of Winston Churchill-the soldier, orator, and statesman who shined brightest during Britain's darkest hours. From his forays into the far-flung corners of the empire as cavalry officer and correspondent to his warnings of impending crisis as historian and Parliamentarian, Churchill faced the winds and tides of change with remarkable versatility and tenacity. "A brilliant writer . in full command of the music of words."-Baltimore Sun

About Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson is a historian whose work ranges over the millennia and the whole gamut of human activities. He regularly writes book reviews for several UK magazines and newspapers, such as the Literary Review and The Spectator, and he lectures around the world. He lives in London, England.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nickolette on September 09, 2014

Interesting because of the subject itself, but I found it chaotic and fragmented and by the last chapter – enraging. After this book, I officially dislike Mr. Johnson on a personal level, and distrust him as a historian. He makes bizarre value judgements and throws opinions as facts. If his evaluati......more

Goodreads review by Julie on October 13, 2020

I enjoyed this a lot and found it absorbing, as witnessed by the fact that I read it in two days. However, Johnson didn't hit on every point in some cases. A few of his heroes didn't seem to me to have any sort of heroism at all, even when reading his points. However, those were few and far between......more

Goodreads review by Carol on February 18, 2022

Some fascinating anecdotes and a lot of insightful moments, but the whole thing just doesn't gel. Paul Johnson says he's been writing history for sixty years, and on this one he's definitely showing his age. Hint to aging male historians: stick to Caesar, and leave Mae West alone. And close your mou......more

Goodreads review by Tom on December 29, 2017

Paul Johnson collects a group of people that you know that he considers heroes and gives an overview of their lives. It's less about what makes a hero, although he goes into it somewhat, and more about why he thinks these particular people are heroes. Many of the obvious candidates are on the list l......more

Goodreads review by Brent on February 24, 2020

As a casual read that takes slides of notable people, some great and others just famous, Johnson hits some and misses others. My admiration for men like Henry V and women like Queen Elizabeth has increased. Lincoln and Washington were two of the most spotless to emerge with heroic traits like civili......more