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Churchill's shadow : an astonishing life and a dangerous legacy

by Geoffrey Wheatcroft

This work analyses Winston Churchill's political career and contradictions, evaluating his achievements and failures. It explores how his legacy and myth-making continue to shape post-war British identity and contemporary foreign policy.

Accession 20857 ISBN 9781847925732 Publisher Bodley Head (firm)
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